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Kinfolk Traditions

Posted on December 19, 2012 by becca givens

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Mummer’s Dance

Posted on November 2, 2012 by becca givens

Harlequin antics Traveling entertainers Wide curtsies and bows   This song refers to the seasonal Mummers Play performed by groups of actors, often as house-to-house visits. Mummers Plays (also known as mumming) are seasonal folk plays performed by troupes of … Continue reading →

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Ghosts and Goblins

Posted on October 29, 2011 by becca givens

ghosts and goblins nigh roaming neighborhoods at dusk trick or treat delight ______________________________________________ According to the general history noted … The American tradition of “trick-or-treating” probably dates back to the early All Souls’ Day parades in England.  During the festivities, … Continue reading →

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