This conference, organized by the Folklore Society, will look at a variety of customs and traditions associated with the calendar and changing seasons. Speakers include: Helen Frisby, Prof. Nick Groom, Peter Millington, Mark Norman, Bob and Jacqueline Patten, Derek Schofield, and many others. Read more here: http://folklore-society.com/events/calendar-customs-and-seasonal-events.
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6/26/2015 to 6/28/2015
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When:
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6/26/2015
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Where:
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University of Exeter Exeter United Kingdom
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"Calendar Customs and Seasonal Events," a conference organized by the Folklore Society, will be held 26-28 June, 2015, at the University of Exeter’s Students' Guild. From New Year's mummers to Xmas carol singing, wassailing to well dressing, Easter eggs to Halloween lanterns, calendar customs and seasonal events mark the rhythm of the year and celebrate festive occasions in many different ways—some old, some new, and all subject to change over time. This conference will look at a variety of customs and traditions associated with the calendar and changing seasons. Speakers include: Helen Frisby, Prof Nick Groom, Peter Millington, Mark Norman, Bob and Jacqueline Patten, Derek Schofield, and many others. Read here for more information.
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