TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022
THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY!
It's a holiday few people ever heard of,
let alone remember, It's "Catterntide!" It
was a day to celebrate Saint Catherine as
the Patron Saint of Lacemakers. It was a
big celebration every November 29th up
until around 1890 when the Lace industry
began to decline. The annual celebration
featured spongy cakes and a pie made with
mincemeat covered with melted honey.
And then there was "Leap candle!" The
women lfted up their skirts and jumped
over a lighted candle! I was thinking of
reviving the holiday and even had a
candle picke dout for the occassion. My
wife declined the invitation and suggested
that I shoud,do the jumping......in a lake!
Oh well. Hope you're well and that all
your NEWS is good!
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