Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Irish Halloween Bread! Barmbrack

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Mark Zeiger

We just passed the first anniversary of our trip to Ireland (see Every Sign a Song Cue). The whole country seemed to be preparing for Halloween, which gave us a chance to observe some local customs, such as sampling Barmbrack, … Continue reading →

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All Things Being Equinoctial

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Mark Zeiger

This year, observing the Autumnal Equinox has proved particularly challenging. For a vast percentage of modern society, the autumnal equinox, if noticed at all, is a specific date on the calendar: September 21st. While the equinox has fallen on the … Continue reading →

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