The Christmas of 829
Allen Cabaniss
Those historical compositions designated as annals are exceedingly valuable sources for knowledge of the Carolingian period, none more so that so-called Annales regni Francorum , covering an interval beginning with death Charles Martel and ending last untroubled year Louis Pious (741–829). For half a century (759–808) chronicle each generally includes note indicating place where ruler celebrated feast Nativity. Some years also include reference to Easter. Thirty-seven times allusion is both Christmas Easter (759–774, 777–779, 781–783, 788–792, 795–798, 800–802, 806–808); nine only (775, 780, 784, 786, 793, 799, 803–805); four two Easters (776, 785, 787, 794); but alone. The repetitive, formulaic way in which references introduced suggests high festival character celebration observance.
Church History