Renaissance Faire

I was at the Renaissance Faire this weekend. I've always found it interesting to be transported into a different time period and culture; and, I have often enjoyed reading stories and watching movies set in the 14th-17th centuries. Yet, I had an interesting conversation yesterday, that despite the Renaissance period being one that was integrated with God and Church, our society's re-enactment of that period at the Faire more often focuses on the bawdiness, courseness, and less moral aspects of that period, such as those of the pirates, wenches, etc. And, then there are unfortunately, the representative groups of Puritans portraying religion in a negative light. Nevertheless, it is still a fun experience in other ways. I especially like the costumes of the nobility. And my favorite part of the Faire is to watch the Knights and the jousting. The Hanlon-Lees Jousting Knights and Steeds do put on a good show. That time period is a reminder of the value of honor and chivalry. There is something very romantic about valiant knights in shining armor riding on powerful steeds and how gentlemen treated ladies. However, in many ways, looking in our society today, we have unfortunately lost our regard for honor, integrity, character, and chivalry. Yet, that would mean that when these characteristics are exhibited, I would regard them as rare and precious.