Category Archives: Holidays

Happy May Day (and more)!

by Gail Eastwood Posted on May 1, 2020

Sumer is icumen in, Lhude sing, cuccu; Groweth sed and bloweth med, And springth the wode anu; Sing, cuccu! (words from a 13th century song) Happy May 1st 2020! I’ve been steeped in May Day customs recently as my next … Continue reading →

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Looking for Luck in the New Year?

by Gail Eastwood Posted on January 3, 2020

New Year’s Eve has come and gone, and here we are, already three days into the new year. If you were hoping to increase your chances for a lucky year, it’s too late now for most of the folk lore … Continue reading →

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Christmas wishes and a special offer

by Gail Eastwood Posted on December 21, 2019

Do you like Christmas stories? Just wanted to alert everyone to this special promotion! If you love Christmas stories and read them even after the holiday is over (as I do!!), take a look at this group (yes, you’ll see … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year and Twelfth Night!

by Gail Eastwood Posted on January 4, 2019

How do you celebrate the January holidays? I think I have only just recovered from celebrating New Year’s Eve, when I hosted a group of old friends who gather to enjoy a festive dinner every year. My health has improved … Continue reading →

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