Thursday, January 11, 2018

Plough Monday — the Monday after Epiphany | Churchmouse Campanologist



Plough Monday — the Monday after Epiphany | Churchmouse Campanologist:



"Last year, I wrote an extensive post on Plough Monday, which is the first Monday after Epiphany:

The English tradition of Plough Monday

I thought I had covered the waterfront with regard to this ancient festival but found more history about the day that signalled a return to full time agricultural work on the Tuesday.

Ploughing matches

When Plough Monday was widely celebrated, some farmers would have had their ploughs blessed at church on Sunday. Other villages had a communal plough at the church which was blessed annually."



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