December 25, 2025
Among the wealthy in medieval England, Christmas dinner typically centered on a boar’s head stuffed with mincemeat, served on a platter decorated with a garland. Servers would sing “The Boar’s Head Carol” during its presentation. The University of Oxford continues this tradition today.
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