Organisation:  Bourne hall Museum
Event:  Museum Club: A brief History of Christmas
Category:  Childrens Events
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Date:  Sat 10th Dec
Venue:  Bourne Hall Museum     Click here for map of venue
Venue Address:
Spring Street
Ewell
Surrey
KT17   1UF
Times:  1 til 2.30pm
Costs:  £5 per child **Advance booking essential
Nearest Train Station:  Ewell West/East
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e-mail:  [email protected]
Additional Information:
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world- Early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter:
they rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them, and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.
The end of Christmas's December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of History Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter.
For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat and when the wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking