Throw a Medieval Birthday Party!
by Rose Garrett
Every child is unique, but sooner or later, every child will go through a phase of medieval madness. Is your child entranced by princesses, filled with dreams of heroic knighthood, or scheming to become a world-famous wizard? If your child is obsessed with castles, moats, and noble steeds, then a medieval party may be just the thing to celebrate a birthday, or to simply have some fun in the sun!
Here’s what you need to get started on your very own medieval backyard birthday party:
Plenty of Provisions
If there’s one thing that medieval courts did well, it was feast. And, while a suckling pig and fountain of wine might be a bit out of the family budget, it can be easy and fun to approximate a medieval meal. Meat was the centerpiece, with grains a distant second, but you can feel free to throw in some veggies. Make meat shish-kabobs or cook chicken drumsticks that kids can eat straight off the bone (using only their hands, of course!). Top the meal off with a brimming tankard of non-alcoholic mead, and your kids will be fed, watered, and ready to go.
Middle Ages Mead
What You Need:
- Two cups of apple juice
- Four cups of honey
- Six cups of water
What You Do:
Bring the apple juice, honey and water to a boil, and then let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Add cloves, cinnamon or orange slices to taste. When cool enough to handle, strain the mixture. Refrigerate before serving.
Great Garb
A fashionable front was a must in the Middle Ages, so kids should be encouraged to dress for medieval success. That might mean bringing a knight or princess costume from out of storage, making flower or leaf crowns, or improvising on the spot. For a fun crafts activity, try these two medieval hat activities.
