In pictures: Hastings Old Town pub holds historic Twelfth Night celebration

Twelfth Night revels were a big thing in centuries gone by, especially in the Tudor period where revels, masks and balls were the order of the day and night.

The event at the Albion included a wassail ceremony with dancing, a Lord and Lady of Misrule and a performance by the Hollington Tipteerers of a local Mummers play.

There was Twelfth Night Cake on offer and Queen Pea and King Bean were appointed to preside over the merriment.

Historically, Twelfth Night saw a temporary suspension of rules and social orders. Celebrants sang songs and ate Three Kings’ or Twelfth Night cake. It is also the traditional deadline for Christmas decorations to come down.

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