Comments on: Christmas at Tamworth Castle

By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:40:20 +0000

Aw that’s so lovely of you Meg – I’m doing okay thanks, I’ve had a few little days out now and am enjoying being physically a lot better. I still feel sad some days, but I’m also happy on others. And on the plus side, I really hope 2022 can only be an improvement on 2021 haha! And to you too, this little community is a wonderful thing to be a part of 🙂

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By: grandmisadventures

grandmisadventures — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:29:12 +0000

In reply to Saasdia.

oh no! I’m so sad that you didn’t get to go to Germany either! 😦 Here’s hoping that Germany will be on the list for both us in the new year! I’ve been thinking about you lately and I hope you’re doing okay. Sending you all the best for 2022. Merry Christmas 🙂

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By: Monkey's Tale

Monkey's Tale — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:22:28 +0000

In reply to Saasdia.

Oh, I think King Alfred is a child in the show, in season 4.

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By: rkrontheroad

rkrontheroad — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:42:07 +0000

In reply to Saasdia.

Interesting to know more about the history! The decorations and music are welcome, , but yes, unfortunately, it’s all about buying/selling things. Corporations have taken over.

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:56:36 +0000

In reply to rkrontheroad.

Thanks Ruth – so glad you enjoyed it. That’s an interesting question actually….my understanding is that Christmas trees only really came to England in around the 1900s (they actually only became popular when Queen Victoria married a German and it was already a German tradition), so at the time the castle was inhabited, trees wouldn’t have been up other than maybe at the very end during the Victorian times. Other decorations would have been though from around the 1100s which is when Christ’s Mass (now Christmas obviously) started to be celebrated. It’s amazing how commercialised it’s become in the last 100 years!

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:54:04 +0000

In reply to 100 Country Trek.

Thanks so much Anita, and thanks for reading – I agree, the gold was really a special discovery 🙂

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By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:35:47 +0000

In reply to Saasdia.

You’re a marvelous tour guide, my friend 🙏🏼😊

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:34:30 +0000

In reply to Phil.

It’s such an amazing place and even nicer all decked out for Christmas. I know, what an amazing hoard of treasure to find! So glad you enjoyed the tour and thank you so much for reading 🙂

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:22:08 +0000

In reply to ourcrossings.

I totally agree, it was a really lovely find with authentic decorations which was nice. I’m so glad you’re feeling festive and getting all prepared for Christmas, it’s the best time of year 🙂 Thanks so much for reading!

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:10:03 +0000

In reply to The Travel Architect.

Totally agree!!! Thanks so much for reading 🙂

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:09:49 +0000

In reply to Lyssy In The City.

Totally agree! I love snooping in castles and old houses seeing them all decorated, it’s just so festive. Ooo that sounds like fun, definitely a trip needed one year 🙂

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:09:15 +0000

In reply to Juliette.

I totally agree with you Juliette, it’s so nice to see different time periods and how people lived. Thank you so much for reading and following along 🙂

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