Archive for February 14th, 2008
Fasting
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Contrary to popular belief, fasting during medieval times did not just occur on special occasions such as Lent and Advent, but every other day of the week. Gluttony was a sin much frowned upon and in an effort to keep gluttons at bay, the church ordained that Wednesdays and Fridays (Saturdays sometimes too) were the […]