Welcome to Wessex Hag, where stories from the West Country reveal the folklore, history and cultural foundations of our world today. I'm your host, Rosie May, t...
A wander through this month's celestial and terrestrial stirrings, from the folklore wisdom of wild garlic to the lesser-known ancient names for March.✹Written and produced by Rosie May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February Mud and Candlelight
February may often feel like a dreary month of liminal nothingness, but it has a rich multitude of historical customs that have snuck into our daily lives in subliminal ways. As the snowdrops begin peeping out from the mud, light a candle in good company, and say goodbye to the last of the dark months.✹Written and produced by Rosie May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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January and the Wassail
January is often considered a glum time of year, and we tend to feel pressure to become brand-new, shiny versions of ourselves as we enter the New Year. Let's rethink how we move through this month by examining the rural customs of our ancestors and the importance of keeping the party going through the dark weeks of January. Wæs Hæl! Drinc Hæl! ✹Written and produced by Rosie May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Wessex Hag, where stories from the West Country reveal the folklore, history and cultural foundations of our world today. I'm your host, Rosie May, tuning in from the heart of Somerset to invite you on a rambling wander through this diverse and somewhat under-explored landscape. Written and produced by Rosie May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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