The boar was the first dish
served at great Roman feasts nearly two thousand years ago. As
a Christmas dish it was first established by King Henry VIII.
Legend has it that a student in. Queen's College, Oxford, was
walking in a forest reading Aristotle when he was attacked by
a boar. Since his book was the only weapon available, he shoved
it down the boar's throat, choking it to death. Hushed with victory,
the young man cut off the boar's head and brought it back to his
college for a feast.
One of the first recorded Boar's Head processions took place at
Oxford University in the 14th Century, and the ancient custom
continues to this day. The procession of the Boar's head is usually
accompanied by choristers and minstrels, singing and playing.
served at great Roman feasts nearly two thousand years ago. As
a Christmas dish it was first established by King Henry VIII.
Legend has it that a student in. Queen's College, Oxford, was
walking in a forest reading Aristotle when he was attacked by
a boar. Since his book was the only weapon available, he shoved
it down the boar's throat, choking it to death. Hushed with victory,
the young man cut off the boar's head and brought it back to his
college for a feast. 
One of the first recorded Boar's Head processions took place at
Oxford University in the 14th Century, and the ancient custom
continues to this day. The procession of the Boar's head is usually
accompanied by choristers and minstrels, singing and playing.