“Mrs Darley, I noticed, always had her corn dolly amidst an arrangement of cornflowers and poppies (albeit they were artificial!). The corn,… — Carole Carlton Copy Share Image
“Legend has it that during the festival of Eostre, all fires had to be extinguished in the Goddess’ honour and could only… — Carole Carlton Copy Share Image
“The festival of Lughnasadh speaks of fullness and bounty of richness and sacrifice. As cornfields ripple in the late summer breeze and… — Carole Carlton Copy Share Image
“Everyone looks for the first snowdrop as proof that our part of the earth is once more turning towards the sun, but… — Carole Carlton Copy Share Image
“I should add, however, that, particularly on the occasion of Samhain, bonfires were lit with the express intention of scaring away the… — Lewis Spence Copy Share Image
