The Arts Society (Appleby)
wed11dec11:00The Arts Society (Appleby)The Christmas Tree11:00 Appleby Market Hall
DATE:
11 October
Event Details
The Christmas Tree – From Forest Fir to Festive Feature Lecturer: Dr Claire Walsh The Christmas tree presents us with over five centuries of art and meaning. Vital to both Paganism and
Event Details
The Christmas Tree
– From Forest Fir to Festive Feature
Lecturer: Dr Claire Walsh
The Christmas tree presents us with over five centuries of art and meaning. Vital to both Paganism and Christianity, it was and still is, shrouded in legend. The forest fir first made the transition from Viking carvings to German Romanticism and Scandinavian naturalism before taking its place in the modern festival of Christmas. This lecture tells us about its hidden significance and the ways in which it has been used to celebrate Christmas.
Dr Claire Walsh has worked at the Victorian and Albert Museum and lectures at the University of Warwick, she also lectures for the Open University.
Coffee will be served from 10:15 am.
Presentation at 11:00.
Everyone welcome.
Members are free, a small charge of £8.00 to non-members at the door.
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Time
(Wednesday) 11:00
Location
Appleby Market Hall