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Distaff Day (medieval Europe)
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Distaff Day
Unofficial observance, 7 January
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European history from the 5th to 15th centuries
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and transitioned into the Renaissance and the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)