Christmas in the Olden Time by Walter Scott
Published On Sunday, December 12, 2010. Under: 1700s, Scott, Walter.
Christmas in the Olden Time
by Walter Scott
On Christmas-eve the bells were rung;
The damsel donned her kirtle sheen;
The hall was dressed with holly green;
Forth to the wood did merry men go,
To gather in the mistletoe.
Thus opened wide the baron's hall
To vassal, tenant, serf and all;
Power laid ...
