Question of the Day

Fill the gap. While it can be argued that the early Victorians invented Christmas, reinvented would be a more accurate expression. _______. In fact, the idea that Christmas should be a time for feasting and merrymaking can be traced back to pagan festivals like the Roman Saturnalia, predating Christianity itself, and the traditional Christmas pudding, containing nuts and raisins, was already on the menu two hundred years ago. The family in a Christmas Carol were following tradition in having goose for their dinner, though turkey has now taken its place as the cornerstone of the feast.