Lady Day, 25 March, is the Feast of the Annunciation and the first quarter day of the year.
This day celebrated the announcement of the birth of Christ to Mary by the angel Gabriel, and the conception of Christ. This was the most significant Lenten Feast Day and even rivalled Christmas in its importance.
This was traditionally one of the four quarter days that mark the beginning of each quarter of the year. With the start of spring, this was a day for paying rent, hiring workers, and the day on which contracts would begin and end. Lady Day was also the first day of the calendar year in England and Wales until 1752.
On this day at the Museum the Bayleaf Interpretation team will show how the household would have taken the opportunity to enjoy a respite from the Lenten restrictions. The “Master” and “Mistress” of the house will enjoy a leisurely stroll around the farm, chatting to their visitors explaining the significance of the Feast of the Annunciation, before joining their household for a meal.
Please note: This is not an event weekend, just an opportunity to see a special additional demonstration at the Museum over this weekend.
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Event organiser is Weald and Downland Living History Museum.
Disclaimer: All information was correct when the listing was prepared. Any questions about the event should be directed to the event organiser.