because the church was powerful.
entertaining kings and noblemen during meal time.
entertaing kings and noblemen durind meal time
the kings did not,
In those times the people were ruled by monarchs with an extreme amount of power over them. Kings and Lords strongly believed in deities (such as the Christian God). They wanted to show their 'divine power' (given to them by 'God') by building extraordinary structures such as cathedrals and castles. It was required for the monarch to prove himself. He did this by building grand structures like cathedrals and castles. If a King built an amazing cathedral, he was very 'divine'. The place of worship had to be 'grand'. Castles were also built for protection against enemies, and comfort for the King.
the kings of Egypt
The ancient egyptians build pyramids for the Egyptian pharoahs and kings.
to protect kings queens and princess
Farmers in the Middle Ages, also called serfs, served Kings and Noblemen, and earned next to nothing. (They were basically slaves.)
The Magi, yes. It was also seen by shepherds watching their flocks in the area. Not a bad idea. By the way the Magi are not referred to as Kings or even noblemen in the biblical account.
Because in Eastern and Greek Orthodox churches the feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings is equivelent to Christmas.......and it is the day when gifts are given as we do on Christmas.
26 years
It is called interdict.