Today I’ve been combining two traditions, the ancient art of the birthday present and the now depressingly familiar novel practice of handwashing for twenty seconds…
13 May 2020 – Old May Day
Today I’ve been making cheese. Well, fake cheese. It’s Old May Day* the traditional start to the cheese making season. And blessed are the cheese…
3 May 2020 – Nick o’Thungs Day
Today I’ve been getting my tongue in a twist. It’s Nick o’ Thungs (or Thumbs) Day, aka Rood Day, aka Avoiding Day, aka Booting Day,…
1 May 2020 – May Day
Today I made a wicker man then burnt him. The original plan had been to get up just before the dawn, skip down to the…
#FolkloreFOMO – May 2020
Pinch punch, first day of the month and no returns! Although technically, seeing as it’s after midday, I think that means I’ve just earned myself…