A Righte Merrie Christmasse: The Story of Christ-Tide

Chapter 6

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Commencement of Christ-tide--"O Sapientia!"--St. Thomas's day--William the Conqueror and the City of York--Providing for Christmas fare--Charities of food--Bull-baiting--Christ-tide charities--Going "a-Thomassing," etc.--Superstitions of the day 45