Jan Allison Poet Senryu

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Hunting the Wren On St Stephen's Day

folk dance in the streets
trying to find a ‘fake’ wren  -
old Manx tradition  

I’ve lived here for many years but have never witnessed this tradition but it is very popular and held in various locations across our little island. It is also celebrated in Ireland 


http://www.bbc.co.uk/isleofman/content/articles/2005/12/07/hunting_the_wren_feature.shtml

https://www.visitisleofman.com/whats-on/hunt-the-wren-p1310001

26/12/17

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Paul Callus December 27, 2017 at 2:15 PM I love it when traditions are kept alive. On small islands like ours it is easier to hold on to them. This one is both lovely and interesting. Hugs // paul Jan Allison December 27, 2017 at 2:32 PM I agree Paul and long may these traditions continue, its what makes our countries so unique. One year I will make sure i get to one of the locations and see this for myself:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper December 26, 2017 at 9:01 PM Love the senryu , Jan, hugs eve Jan Allison December 27, 2017 at 5:47 AM Thanks Eve some of the old traditions are quite fascinating:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith December 26, 2017 at 1:22 PM Looks like everyone is having a grand time, best wishes Jan... Jan Allison December 26, 2017 at 4:20 PM It's the first time I've seen the video - it looks fun so I may go and watch one year!:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 26, 2017 at 12:39 PM - Hunt, kill .... and then go to church, sounds like a very old custom - I can dance in the streets but not kill - Many strange traditions, great written Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison December 26, 2017 at 4:19 PM Thankfully its not like the original custom Anne Lise and no little birds are killed! :-) hugs jan xx