tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post2906850518507556445..comments2024-03-27T07:56:57.000+00:00Comments on Country Ways and Cottage Days: Christmas Countdown and Traditions Day EightRustic Pumpkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-40016856644678332452016-12-11T14:55:50.461+00:002016-12-11T14:55:50.461+00:00I agree, Deb, it does seem strange and a bit (bit?...I agree, Deb, it does seem strange and a bit (bit?!) unrelated to Christmas. I suspect probably pagan ritual roots seems the most logical explanation, don't you think; or just some lunatic wanting to scare people! But definitely interesting! I read the link! And I learned something new! Some go to great lengths to create a rather elaborate Mari Lywd. The scariest part would be the moving jaws!! I do imagine some children would find it great fun! Thanks for sharing!! xoxoartistswriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300740960687421919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-6389104159848848142016-12-09T08:34:18.574+00:002016-12-09T08:34:18.574+00:00I don't like skulls either, not one bit. They ...I don't like skulls either, not one bit. They give me the heebie jeebies but I had to brave it for this as it is an important part of Welsh traditions. <br />Love, Deb xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-66591733047909360662016-12-08T22:35:32.217+00:002016-12-08T22:35:32.217+00:00Oh, skulls of any kind scare me. I think I will pa...Oh, skulls of any kind scare me. I think I will pass on this link. :-) Isn't it interesting how traditions start? I am glad they got something to eat and drink in the end...but they can keep the skull! lol<br /><br />Love and hugs,<br />DarleneDarla Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586908593785930696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-5378493637878883182016-12-08T16:34:57.093+00:002016-12-08T16:34:57.093+00:00I find it all rather disturbing but it is a Welsh ...I find it all rather disturbing but it is a Welsh Christmas tradition, and weird or not it is interesting. I'm sure it is loved by small children!<br />xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-75949340071300464012016-12-08T16:33:31.667+00:002016-12-08T16:33:31.667+00:00Makes you wonder what possessed them, doesn't ...Makes you wonder what possessed them, doesn't it?Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-41984706945683207012016-12-08T13:24:53.312+00:002016-12-08T13:24:53.312+00:00As with most ancient traditions, you used what you...As with most ancient traditions, you used what you had available. Horse's skull? Interesting---but with merriment in the end. I'll check out the link if I dare. Have a wonderful day Deb. xoxo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-52001780444212399652016-12-08T11:31:14.425+00:002016-12-08T11:31:14.425+00:00That's a weird one!
Wassailing -yes
Horses sku...That's a weird one!<br />Wassailing -yes<br />Horses skull .........scary, glad that didn't get to Suffolk. Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.com