Christmas Archives ~ Cumbrian Characters

Holly, a unique Westmorland tradition

Posted on January 3, 2021January 22, 2021 by Harriet

A look into a Twelfth Night tradition, involving holly, in Westmorland leads to the story of a worthy Cumbrian Character. But in this post, it’s all about the holly! Holly, a Brough-under-Stainmore ... Read More

Twelfth Night – and twelfth cakes

Posted on January 5, 2019October 31, 2020 by Harriet

Twelfth Night these days just means ‘time to take down the Christmas decorations’ – and a Shakespeare play – right? Well perhaps, but it used to mean a lot more. Twelfth cakes It is st... Read More

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Holly, a unique Westmorland tradition