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Our Club's aims are to:

Learn collaboratively about the history, heritage and archaeology of Norwich and Norfolk

Develop resources and activities that contribute to the wider community’s understanding of history and archaeology

Develop activities that enhance/maintain the wellbeing and emotional resilience of club members

Be actively inclusive – open, accessible and welcoming to all


Wednesday, 23 December 2020

History of Christmas

Some of the following article may be familiar to some of you but hopefully you will enjoy a refresher.  It all started with the Midwinter Solstice thousands of years ago.  Did you know that masters served slaves during the Roman midwinter celebration but what was it called and what would they have eaten?  Christmas comes from the medieval Christ Mass but when was it first recorded?  How long did they celebrate for in medieval times?  And what was the Yule Log?  What were the Christmas Sugar Banquets?  It is widely known that Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband introduced Christmas trees and decorations to Britain but what Victorian tradition brought about Boxing Day?  To find out the answers to these questions and more information please select the following link:


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