Yesterday was the first Hovingham Market of 2014 it was a busy market but a cold wind was blowing. We went for a spring theme with featuring green as the main colour, next month I think could be blossom inspired!
Today is Candlemas day (2nd February) and in country weather lore the weather today determines how long winter will last.
If Candlemas Day is clear and bright,
winter will have another bite.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain,
winter is gone and will not come again.
Today is Candlemas day (2nd February) and in country weather lore the weather today determines how long winter will last.
If Candlemas Day is clear and bright,
winter will have another bite.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain,
winter is gone and will not come again.
Unfortunately after some rather wet days its clear, bright and warm today, will winter last another six weeks and will we have a cold snap in March.
Candlemas dayafter the church is half way between the winter solstice and spring equniox. The 2nd of February used to be the day candles were brought into church and blessed ready for use during services for the rest of the year.Traditionally the evergreens used to dress houses were removed on Candlemas Eve and some say any Christmas decorations left up after twelth night should be removed on Candlemas Day. If you paid your rent quarterly it was due today and servants were sometimes hired on Candlemas Day.
Snowdrops are often called Candlemas Bells they have been flowering for the last fortnight by the river but it is unlucky to bring them into the house before Candlemas Day. I might pick a couple for experimenting with printing, the rest I will admire without picking.
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