Lucy Worsley's 12 Days Of Tudor Christmas

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Discover the surprising Tudor origins of some favorite Christmas traditions. Join Lucy Worsley on a 12-day extravaganza as she discovers that much of what we enjoy in contemporary Christmas — from carols to turkey, gift-giving to mistletoe and mulled wine — has surprising Tudor origins, rooted in devotion and charity.

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Lucy Worsley with cast in Tudor costumes at Penshurst Place. England.

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Lucy Worsley in Henry VIII costume with Maria Hayward and dogs at Hever Castle. England.

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Lucy Worsley (center) with musicians at Ingatestone Hall.

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Lucy Worsley brings a magnificent Tudor Christmas to life, exploring the rituals and riches on the season during Henry VIII's reign.

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Lucy Worsley, host of "12 Days Of Tudor Christmas."

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Lucy Worsley in Henry VIII costume with boar's head.

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