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  1. Yesterday's #wassailing.
    Led by the #Eynsham #Morris, villagers processed through the orchard banging pots and pans to scare evil spirits, and singing to wake the apple trees and encourage them to produce a good harvest.

    Spicy cider was readily available to everyone present, warmed on a roaring fire. And toast was hung in the trees - a gift for the good spirits. The birds will be pleased. 😀

    Long may this ancient #folktradition continue!

    #FolkCustoms #FolkloreSunday #folkyfriday #wassail

  2. A bit of fun for a Friday... Last week we went to #AbbotsBromley, #Staffordshire, to witness the extraordinary & ancient #HornDance, a #FolkDance that has taken place for perhaps 800+ years. I've wanted to see this for years!

    One of the reindeer antlers has been radio carbon dated to 1065CE.

    #FolkCustoms #TraditionalDance #MorrisDancing #folkyfriday #ancienttraditions #FolkloreSunday #FolkTradition #oldways

  3. The Grimms' Fairy Tale 'The Raven' begins with a queen, growing impatient with her troublesome daughter and declaring in frustration "I wish you were a raven and would fly away, then I should have a little peace." Immediately thereafter, the queen's wish came true. #FolkyFriday

    📷: Steve Harvey

    #Folklore #FairyTale #GrimmsFairyTale #TheRaven #Raven #Queen #Princess