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Hear ye, hear ye! Step back in time and join us for an enchanting evening of music, merriment, and feasting as we celebrate the centuries-old tradition of the Boar’s Head Festival! The fierce wild boar was once a beast feared by men and was hunted as one would hunt down an enemy. At Roman feasts, boar was the first dish served, a tradition that was kept throughout medieval England as pagan customs began to intertwine with Christian ones. The presentation of a boar's head at Christmas came to symbolize the triumph of the Christ Child over sin.The festival as we know it today began nearly 700 years ago. Legend has it that in 1340, a scholar at Queen's College, Oxford, England was studying a book of Aristotle while walking through the forest on his way to Christmas Mass when suddenly he was attacked by an angry wild boar. Having no weapon, the student rammed his metal-bound book down the throat of the charging beast, choking it to death. That night, the boar's head was brough in procession to the dining room accompanied by carolers singing "in honor of the King of bliss." In 1607, an expanded ceremony was held at St. John's College, Cambridge, England. It was here that the Boar's Head Carol was first sung, a tradition that has carried through to this very day.
Over the centuries, this beloved custom evolved into a grand celebration of Christmas, complete with elaborate processions, magnificent music, and joyful feasting. We invite you to experience the splendor of this historic tradition on Saturday, January 16 at 5:00 pm with an elegant catered dinner and Christmas pageant accompanied by the captivating sounds of a professional Renaissance music ensemble. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the evening’s festivities, while a delightful Renaissance-themed photo booth, complete with period props, will offer guests the opportunity to create their own royal portraits. Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in Elizabethan or Renaissance period attire, though semi-formal evening attire is equally welcome. Come revel in the pageantry, music, and fellowship of a bygone era as we bring the magic of the Renaissance to life for one unforgettable evening!
Pre-registration is required and tickets are offered at $65/pp which includes cocktail hour with beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres, pageant, and dinner. To register, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/WY6yftmEibpng9pB8 Once you have submitted the required information and payment, you will be contacted to select your seats. Please feel free to invite friends and family to attend with you!
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