The Vanishing Holiday, Twelfth Night: Origins and American Traditions

Once the annual peak of parties, gift giving and weddings, Twelfth Night was gradually absorbed and squeezed out during the 19th century. Join Dr. Hugh Dussek, Professor of History and the History and Geography Department Chair at Central Piedmont Community College, as he leads this discussion on the origin and prominence of Twelfth Night from its medieval origins to observances in colonial Carolina.

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