Reviving Lincoln’s Historic ‘Crying Christmas’ Tradition

The historic tradition known as ‘Crying Christmas’ has been revived by the present-day City of Lincoln Waites, providing an evocative tribute to the city’s rich medieval heritage. This antiquated custom, which dates back to the Middle Ages, centred around the official mayoral band announcing the commencement of the Christmas celebrations. Despite falling into disuse by the end of the 16th century, the current City of Lincoln Waites are passionate about maintaining this as a vital part of Lincoln’s cultural legacy. This restoration of a distinctive tradition demonstrates the city’s commitment to preserving its history. Patrycja Boryka has produced and introduced this revival.

The original reporting for this story was provided by the BBC, from which The Lincoln Post derived this version.