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Hoodening — Hoodening, also called Hodening, is an East Kent tradition vaguely related to Mumming and the Morris dance, and dating back at least to the mid 18th century. Related traditions also exist in Wales and Lancashire. It was centred on the ploughing… … Wikipedia
Hobby horse — This article is about costumed characters that appear in various customs, processions and ceremonies. For other uses, see Hobby horse (disambiguation) The term hobby horse is used, principally by folklorists, to refer to the costumed characters… … Wikipedia
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Morris dance — Cotswold morris with handkerchiefs Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords,… … Wikipedia
English folklore — Poor little birdie teased, by the 19th century English illustrator Richard Doyle depicts an elf as imagined in English folktales. English folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in England over a number of centuries. Some stories can… … Wikipedia
St. Nicholas-at-Wade — infobox UK place country = England official name= St. Nicholas at Wade static static image caption=The Street, St. Nicholas at Wade population = 782 (Civil Parish)2001 Census: Key Statistics, Parish Profile, St. Nicholas at Wade CP] shire… … Wikipedia
Folk play — Folk plays such as Hoodening, Guising, Mumming and Soul Caking are generally verse sketches performed in countryside pubs, private houses or the open air, at set times of the year such as the Winter or Summer solstices or Christmas and New Year.… … Wikipedia
Mari Lwyd — A Mari Lwyd The Mari Lwyd (Grey Mare or Gray Mary in English), also Y Fari Lwyd,[1] is a Welsh midwinter tradition, possibly to celebrate New Year (see Calennig), although it formerly took place over a period stretching from Christmas to … Wikipedia
Nithing pole — A nithing pole (Old Norse: níðstang), sometimes normalized as nithstang or nidstang, was a pole used for cursing an enemy in Germanic pagan tradition. Contents 1 History and usage 1.1 Attestations 2 … Wikipedia
Jack's Alive — Infobox Album | Name = Jack s Alive Type = Album Artist = Oyster Ceilidh Band Released = 1980 Recorded = 1980 Genre = folk music Length = 42:18 Label = Dingles Records Producer = Oyster Ceilidh Band Reviews = Last album = Fiddler s Dram (album)… … Wikipedia
