Christmas is here, I have been so busy since I’ve been back up at school I barely realized it. Going to Madrigals tonight definitely got me in the spirit though. Madrigals is an amazing event Covenant does every year to celebrate the season. It is a traditional 16th century feast. Our Great Hall is decorated with Christmas decorations and dozens of candles. The evening began with the Lord and Lady greeting us in elegant garb. We said a cheers to the evening saying, “Wasaab!” Course after course was served to us by “peasants” and as we ate the most amazing singers and instrumentalist entertained us. They sang English songs, Madrigals, and Christmas carols. They had practiced all semester for this very night and did not disappoint. It was beautiful! One of my favorite parts of the evening is when the jugglers came. They impressed us with their talent and made us laugh with their jokes. It just completed the whole atmosphere of the evening, it really did feel like we were in the 16th century.

The whole community comes out for the event. Some people come every year! As I looked around the Great Hall during the dinner I was taken back by how beautiful everything was. The candlelight made everyone seem to have a glow about them and they all looked so nice dressed up in beautiful gowns and tuxes. Everyone has to experience Madrigals at least once during their time at Covenant. It is a night like none other.