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Step into the lost calendar of medieval Europe, where 26 forgotten festivals once shaped medieval societies through wild celebration, sacred ritual, and community tradition.

Medieval life was anything but monotonous. From the boisterous revelry of the Feast of Fools to the dramatic processions of Corpus Christi, these lost traditions reveal a world where entire towns shut down to honor mythical beasts, mock authority, and welcome the blessings of the natural world. Each festival wove together faith, folklore, and social order—reinforcing identities, balancing power, and giving people a much-needed break from daily toil. As you journey through these 26 forgotten festivals that once shaped medieval societies, discover how courtship games, fire rituals, harvest feasts, and ceremonial misrule made up a rhythm of communal life that brought color and meaning to every season. Why did these celebrations matter so much, and how did they help people navigate both hardship and joy? Rediscover how these vibrant rituals connected the sacred with the everyday, the individual with the community, and ask whether their spirit survives in our traditions today.

Which of these medieval festivals would you love to see revived in modern times? Share your thoughts in the comments!


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00:00 Introduction to Medieval Festivals
02:25 The Feast of Fools
04:10 The Lord of Misrule
06:13 Hocktide: Battle of the Sexes
08:36 The Feast of the Ass
11:18 The Boy Bishop
13:32 The Kalends of January
16:07 Beltane Fire Festival
18:39 Lammas: Loaf Mass Day
21:13 The Charivari: Ritual of Shame
23:34 Bringing in the May
26:27 Blessing of the Waters
29:08 Feast of Corpus Christi
31:25 The Perchtenlauf: Winter Spirits
34:00 Shepherd's Holy Day
35:45 St. Crispin's Day: Shoemakers' Guild
38:13 King of the Archers
40:00 Fool's Carnival
41:52 The Grimalia: Student Rebellion
44:07 Garland King and Queen
46:33 St. John's Fires
49:22 Harvest Home and Corn Dolly
52:00 Plow Monday
54:30 Watch and Ward Pageants
56:27 Rogation Tide Processions
59:12 Feast of All Souls
01:02:02 The Wild Hunt
01:04:28 Legacy of Medieval Festivals