ritual, role of pageants and festivals of misrule Flashcards
significance of these rituals (10 cards)
how was ritual of life normally provided by the church
. supported individuals through rituals such as baptism and burials
. attendance of church on Sunday’s and participation of people on saint days
what was the purpose of saint days for communities
. religious veneration of the saint
. demonstrate local hierarchy and gave all individuals a chance to celebrate communal ties
where in Europe did villagers gave offerings to saints and spent a day fasting
1575 Spain Cuenca on St Agatha’s Day
how did individuals view not giving offerings to saints in what European country
Spain in Guadalajara thought the change of weather and thunder came from the lack of vows made to a saint
what did festivals bring for common people
. a period of excess before festivities such as Lent
. laity engaged in fairs and lords spent lavishly on banquets
what festivals encouraged turn of normality
. May Day
. Midsummer
. St Valentines
. All Fools Day
why were authorities concerned about festivals and celebrations
after celebrations concerned they would be a lack of order in society
what were ways there was unrest because of festivals
. May Day Riots 1517 in London
. Germany 1520-30s mock and protest against Catholic church
. Dutch humanist Erasmus attacked Carnival claiming it had pagan roots
what was the Feast of Fools called in different countries
. Day of the Boy Bishop (England)
. Abbot of Unreason (Scotland)
what was mocked in the Feast of Fools
. vestments the wrong way
. drinking in churches
. mocking the Bible and sermons
