Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Plow Monday

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Mark Zeiger

Today, in Medieval times and after, is Plow Monday, the first Monday after Twelfth Night, when men traditionally returned to work in the fields. It is paired with St. Distaff’s Day, the following Tuesday, when women returned to work. In … Continue reading →

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A Homestead Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Mark Zeiger

Earlier in the season, Judy, a long-time reader of this blog, asked how we spend Christmas Eve and Christmas. I replied, but why not expand on that reply, and describe a typical, traditional Zeiger Family Homestead Christmas, which we are … Continue reading →

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