Did the Tudors Change Christmas More Than We Think?

Did the Tudors Change Christmas More Than We Think?

Did you know the English Reformation didn’t just reshape churches and doctrine… it quietly transformed Christmas itself? In today’s Tudor Christmas Advent episode, I explore how Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I each left their mark on the festive season - sometimes dramatically, sometimes subtly, and sometimes in ways we might not expect. What happened to the old medieval traditions? Why did some customs disappear while others survived untouched? And how did the Tudors balance faith, festivity, and reform at the most important season of the year? This is the story of a Christmas in transition, a holiday caught between devotion, celebration, and religious revolution. Question for you: If you’d lived in Tudor England, would you have kept the old customs, reformed them gently, or stripped them back entirely? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell for more Tudor Christmas history every day this Advent! #TudorChristmas #TudorHistory #Reformation #HenryVIII #ElizabethI #EdwardVI #MaryI #HistoryYouTube #AnneBoleynFiles #ChristmasHistory #EarlyModernHistory #12DaysOfChristmas

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The Sound of Elizabethan England: In Conversation with Jane Moulder of PIVA – The Renaissance Collective

The Sound of Elizabethan England: In Conversation with Jane Moulder of PIVA – The Renaissance Collective

Step back into the sound world of Elizabethan England. In this exclusive interview, I talk to Jane Moulder, musician, researcher, instrument maker, and founding member of PIVA: The Renaissance Collec...

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Jane Seymour’s Death - A Deep Dive into the causes

Jane Seymour’s Death - A Deep Dive into the causes

When Jane Seymour gave birth to Henry VIII’s long-awaited son, England rejoiced. Bells rang, bonfires blazed, and Henry finally had his male heir. But just twelve days later, the joy turned to sorrow,...

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The Human Cost of the Dissolution

The Human Cost of the Dissolution

On this day in Tudor history, 23 October 1538, a frightened monk put pen to paper as the world he knew collapsed. Thomas Goldwell, prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, wrote a desperate letter to Thom...

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The Tudor Fixer Who Changed Ireland Forever

The Tudor Fixer Who Changed Ireland Forever

On this day in Tudor history, 22 October 1521, Sir Edward Poynings, soldier, administrator, and diplomat,died at his manor of Westenhanger in Kent. He’s not a household name, but if you’ve ever heard...

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The Tragic Fall of John Dudley

The Tragic Fall of John Dudley

On this day in Tudor history, 21 October 1554, John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick, died at Penshurst in Kent, just days after being released from the Tower of London. The son of John Dudley, Duke of No...

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Anne Boleyn’s Forgotten Secretary: John Uvedale, the Man Who Ran Tudor England

Anne Boleyn’s Forgotten Secretary: John Uvedale, the Man Who Ran Tudor England

Most people know Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and Thomas Cromwell, but not the man who kept their orders moving, their money counted, and their papers straight. John Uvedale (or Woodall) royal service to...

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The Real Face of Elizabeth I

The Real Face of Elizabeth I

When you picture Elizabeth I, you probably imagine the Armada or Ditchley portraits - alabaster skin, red wig, pearls, and poise. But how close were those famous images to the real Elizabeth? In this...

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Tudor Tips for Modern Burnout — Laura Loney on Calm, Craft, and Christmas

Tudor Tips for Modern Burnout — Laura Loney on Calm, Craft, and Christmas

Feeling rushed and over-screened? Author Laura Loney joins me to share Tudor-inspired ways to slow down—from cosy crafts and communal rituals to simple “micro-swaps” you can try this week. We talk abo...

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