A cute idea Pat except that the Cornish would not have considered themselves
doing an English custom as they were / are Cornish not English. Garland
weaving is still done in West Cornwall - especially in Helston on May 8 -
Flora Day!
Mike Thomas - Helston - Cornwall
----- Original Message -----
From: Pat Connors <nymets11(a)pacbell.net>
To: <WLS-SWANSEA-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: 12 May 2003 15:32
Subject: [Swansea] 12th May....
from the Celtic Customs book....
12th May, Old May Day, Garland Day, Flitting Day
CELTIC. Many people moved to a new job at this time (Flitting Day),
possibly acquired from a hiring fair, so it was a holiday in many areas.
In east Cornwall the English custom of garland-weaving was done. Wild
flowers were arranged on a framework supported by a pole.
--
Pat Connors, Sacramento CA
http://www.connorsgenealogy.com
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