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Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

By Bobbi Sutherland, Associate Professor, Department of HIstory, University of Dayton

The Middle Ages weren’t as dreary and desperate as you’d think, and peasants often had weeks of idle time during the holidays. On Christmas Day, the party was just getting started.

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