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THIS IS CHRISTMAS: CHILDREN IN CHARGE
A child (children) being in charge of the household during Christmas has its origin in the ancient Yuletide custom called the Mock King. It was the custom in Babylon for masters to be subject to their servants, and one of … Continue reading
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Wassailing Revival
Did you know that there’s a modern revival of wassailing going on? Wassailing is the predecessor of caroling and gives us context behind carols like “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Here We Come A-Wassailing,” but there’s something much … Continue reading
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