Ye Olde Englishe Christmasse Feaste

Last night, some friends from church invited Allie and I along with another family to attend "Ye Olde Englishe Christmasse Feaste" at a high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I can honestly say that it was one of the most fun and enjoyable Christmas events that I have been to in years.

As the name would imply, the entire evening is set to transport the guests back in time several centuries to a grand banquet hall just in time for the Christmas feast. Ye Lordes and Ladyes are served a full seven course dinner while being entertained by ye singers, ye jesters, ye tumblers, ye pipers, ye dancers, ye thespians, ye swordsmen, and ye jugglers. It's an incredible production carried out almost entirely by a high school cast.

The choir performed nearly two dozen carols throughout the evening.

The jesters kept spirits light in the hall. Here, we see several forming a human pyramid, which toppled over moments later.

The food was probably as good as the entertainment.

Throughout the evening, the jesters tried to steal food from the Lords and Ladies. A few succeeded.

The choir continued singing after the feast as well.

The jesters assisted in the singing of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" by acting out each of the gifts. This is one of the seven swans.

At the end of the evening, the dessert of "Ye Flamyng Puddyng with Custard Vanylla" was served.

We had a very fun time and best of all, the carols and narrative of the Christmas story stayed focused on Christ in addition to being entertaining. It was a great reminder of all we have to celebrate at Christmas.