European life was difficult for all people, especially during the Middle Ages, but not without issues throughout the Renaissance/Restoration and continuing into the present. People in Europe came to celebrate the good things that happened. When civil rights flourished, towns would have festivals to party. When law enforcement apprehended a criminal, the people would gather around to acknowledge the good work. As the years went by, people used to the large groups to serve other purposes besides celebration and entertainment. Festivals in European life were held to celebrate and entertain, as well as for punishment and political discontent.
Festivals for entertainment were a universal celebration. Religious events we