Introduction

Gentle Neighbor,

His Lordship Nicolas Gustavus and the Lady Clothilde are holding a great feast. They want to honor Sir Basilo Baldovin, Knight of the Realm. He has returned after a vast and dangerous journey through the Holy Lands. His Lordship Nicolas and Lady Clothilde expect you at their grand feast in the Great Hall of Gustavus Manor on the 28th day of March in the year of our Lord 1254.

Your obedient servant,
Hilliard Walther
Scribe to his Lordship Nicolas Gustavus

You’re really excited. The Lord always gives such grand feasts. But you don’t know anything about attending a feast in the Middle Ages. You don’t want to make any social blunders and embarrass yourself.

Relax.

Our WebQuest will help you learn what you need to know.

Questions to Answer:

	What was it like to attend a great feast in the Middle Ages?
	How did they prepare, present and serve the food?
	What rules of etiquette and manners did one observe at table?

How are those customs and practices different or the same when compared to a modern day public dinner or reception?

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