By which we note the Fairies
Were of the old Profession.
Their songs were 'Ave Mary's',
Their dances were Procession
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Down with the rosemary, and so
Down with the bays and mistletoe;
Down with the holly, ivy, all
Wherewith ye dress’d the Christmas hall;
That so the superstitious find
No one least branch there left behind;
For look, how many leaves there be
Neglected there, maids, trust to me,
So many goblins you shall see.
[Robert Herrick, 'Ceremonies Upon Candlemas Eve']
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