06 Feb 08
Originally posted by Pawn QweenGrat tradition, so great how there are these towns in GB that have these lovelly traditions. A long time ago my Mum took us all to some town, I have no idea where we were but it was a really quaint town and we were just in time to help them make the well dressings, pictures made with flowers. I'd love to take my kids there if I knew where it was!
In our town we have a Pancake Bell which the Mayor uses to signal the start of the pancake races at 12 noon. Also, there is a tradition that the local fishermen would give the offcuts from their rope mending to the children to skip with. So we also have the beach road closed to traffic to allow everyone to skip safely. I think we are the only town to have ...[text shortened]... schools allow the children the afternoon off (with parental consent) so they can keep it going.
06 Feb 08
Originally posted by yo its meWell dressing is a tradition in Buxton, Derbyshire, I've seen those too. It's a pagan custom that was taken over by Christianity, it used to be a tribute to the water gods, but now they decorate the wells with images of saints. I think some of the villages in the Yorkshire Dales may do it too.
Grat tradition, so great how there are these towns in GB that have these lovelly traditions. A long time ago my Mum took us all to some town, I have no idea where we were but it was a really quaint town and we were just in time to help them make the well dressings, pictures made with flowers. I'd love to take my kids there if I knew where it was!
The Yorkshire Dales village where my Mum was sent as a child during the 2nd world war, Kettlewell, is home to an annual scarecrow festival which is fantastic to see. Another one is in a small village near me. They are really good fun and involve the whole village community.
06 Feb 08
Originally posted by smartrrrrsNo, we make big wicker men and fill them with sacrificial birds and animals and the occasional man who asks too many questions, then we set them alight.😛
Do you make those little wicker dolls as well
There was a film made about it that I am sure you must have seen. 🙂
06 Feb 08
Originally posted by Pawn QweenWell dressing takes place in many of the Derbyshire villages between Buxton and Matlock / Ashbourne (draw a triangle between the three towns).
Well dressing is a tradition in Buxton, Derbyshire, I've seen those too. It's a pagan custom that was taken over by Christianity, it used to be a tribute to the water gods, but now they decorate the wells with images of saints. I think some of the villages in the Yorkshire Dales may do it too.
The Yorkshire Dales village where my Mum was sent as a chil ...[text shortened]... in a small village near me. They are really good fun and involve the whole village community.
Also, for Pancake day they play a game of Shrovetide Football in Ashbourne, where those born North of the River play against those from the South (the Uppers vs the Downers) - the "Goals" (two large posts) are something like 3 miles apart, so it's rare a goal is actually scored, however it's a huge drinking day and you can wade in for some homo-erotic rugby-esque fighting whenever the moment takes your fancy.
06 Feb 08
Originally posted by smartrrrrswe celebrate it, as mardi gras, and yes one of the traditional foods is pancakes, also (phonetically) poonchkies (polish donuts), and other rich foods. Generally speaking it is practiced by catholics, and other denominations that observe lent. Not all christians observe lenten traditions.
I think pancake day is something America could do really well,you know parades an stuff😉
07 Feb 08
Originally posted by smartrrrrsProbably not. Our town welcome outsiders. Got to get a bit of new blood into the "Bottom Enders" (as the people at the seaward end of town are known) or they start producing children that look like they have been cloned 😛
I dont think they would take kindly to outsiders
07 Feb 08
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Originally posted by Pawn Qween30 kids in the class 3 names on the register,that sort of thing. Still you shouldnt mention the new blood or you will be invaded by hordes of desperate RHP geeks thinking this is the real chance
Probably not. Our town welcome outsiders. Got to get a bit of new blood into the "Bottom Enders" (as the people at the seaward end of town are known) or they start producing children that look like they have been cloned 😛
09 Feb 08
Originally posted by yo its meWhat did Jesus mean when he said 'Blessed are the cheese makers?'
Tori Amos; Pancakes. 😕 What has that song got to do with pancakes?!! She just called it that so you'd get her when ya search for pancakes I'm sure.
He wasn't referring to cheese, only dairy products in general 😉