tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post445379402069806180..comments2023-07-19T14:29:37.908+01:00Comments on Sally Writes: Which one is the Twelfth Night?sallywriteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-65512965744204266432008-01-06T11:21:00.000+00:002008-01-06T11:21:00.000+00:00Twelfth night is generally considered to be the ti...Twelfth night is generally considered to be the time between sunset of the 5th and sunset on the 6th. It was also the excuse for a good party and the excuse to play pranks or practical jokes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-16830805543631668792007-01-07T15:48:00.000+00:002007-01-07T15:48:00.000+00:00We took them down on 6th as we do traditionally......We took them down on 6th as we do traditionally........<br /><br />Seemed the most sensible thing to do, especially as we went to a 12th Night Party!<br /><br />Sallysallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-74995810399408093492007-01-06T16:40:00.000+00:002007-01-06T16:40:00.000+00:00Well we've just finished taking all ours down, so ...Well we've just finished taking all ours down, so lets hope the 6th is correct :)<br /><br />The concept of Twelth Night goes back much further than the song, right back to before Shakespeare wrote his play of that title. It may have been Medieval in origin if memory serves.<br /><br />However, since the calendar has changed so much, Christmas was moved from September to December, the year is probably wrong and many Christmas traditions are Victorian anyway, I'm not sure how far the 5th/6th arguement really matters.<br /><br />That's assuming that you even believe that the Son of God was born in the first place of course. Or even that God exists come to think of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-13581151371512217272007-01-05T15:27:00.000+00:002007-01-05T15:27:00.000+00:00Well as no-on seems to have strong views on the su...Well as no-on seems to have strong views on the subject, I think I'll go for the 6th, because then at least we can all do it.<br /><br />It's not too late for next year Meredic, although according to my superstitious mother, it whould never be before December 1st. God help all British retails outlets then!<br />Happy Festives to you too Clare!<br />Glad to have brought something new to you Momo.<br />Enid - can understand your man, but as the lion said: Life's not fair!<br />Happy New Year to all of you!<br /><br />Sallysallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-26280418686727780502007-01-05T13:38:00.000+00:002007-01-05T13:38:00.000+00:00Oh yes.
happy new year.
XOh yes. <br />happy new year.<br />XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-20504628668180202452007-01-05T13:26:00.000+00:002007-01-05T13:26:00.000+00:00Decorations.
Bugger.
I knew I was meant to do.
Is ...Decorations.<br />Bugger.<br />I knew I was meant to do.<br />Is it too late to put them up Sal? Thats the question that really needs asking.<br /><br /><br />Oh. Sorry for swearing on your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-54616825745800395372007-01-05T13:11:00.000+00:002007-01-05T13:11:00.000+00:00enid can't be much help either, sorry. but she doe...enid can't be much help either, sorry. but she does know that whether it's the 5th or the 6th, it still irritates the man, because his birthday is on the 7th and he feels as if everyone is stopping being festive on purpose.eniddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06571488308585352651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-21572901071381944482007-01-04T20:54:00.000+00:002007-01-04T20:54:00.000+00:00I have always understood it to be the 6th but have...I have always understood it to be the 6th but have to confess in past years to taking mine down earlier to coincide with going back to work. This year there's no rush but they will be down tomorrow and packed away on Sat. So I think its down to the individual belief. The French origins of Twelfth night are very interesting.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958330170295676200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-84661909842251145392007-01-04T20:51:00.000+00:002007-01-04T20:51:00.000+00:00I always thought the twelfe day of Christmas was J...I always thought the twelfe day of Christmas was Jan 6th so that's when I'll be taking our decorations down. Tomorrow id Joules birthday so it's nice to keep them up for that.Beccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911316644797253921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-26995141703813612452007-01-04T19:37:00.000+00:002007-01-04T19:37:00.000+00:00It was a very interesting post for me cuz it was t...It was a very interesting post for me cuz it was the first time I read about the Twelfth Night...in my country we don't count in this way, we don't count at all...anyway I love to find out more about customs...Momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534764934284467014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-80555359289111393712007-01-04T14:41:00.000+00:002007-01-04T14:41:00.000+00:00Thanks Asha!
SallyThanks Asha!<br />Sallysallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-9030693219185430812007-01-04T14:38:00.000+00:002007-01-04T14:38:00.000+00:00I didn't know all these at all, Sally!! As soon as...I didn't know all these at all, Sally!! As soon as we came back from FL,took down everything,packed and stored in the attic!:))<br /><br />Oh well..I will remember this next year.It was quite educational,thank you.FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-9419911707532251982007-01-04T14:02:00.000+00:002007-01-04T14:02:00.000+00:00Thanks Kingston Girl!
Sounds good!
SallyThanks Kingston Girl!<br /><br />Sounds good!<br /><br />Sallysallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-79951620586781858042007-01-04T13:58:00.000+00:002007-01-04T13:58:00.000+00:00I'd say definitely take them down when there are o...I'd say definitely take them down when there are other people around to help. Use whatever logic is necessary to make the day that they are around seem like the correct day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-11286470336903314582007-01-04T13:01:00.000+00:002007-01-04T13:01:00.000+00:00Hi Ignorminious!
Well it certainly doesn't seem to...Hi Ignorminious!<br />Well it certainly doesn't seem to have affected my Mum all these years in believing that it is 6th - so maybe it's a question of what YOU believe being the right thing for you?? something like that anyway...<br /><br />Sallysallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-87270681496945313342007-01-04T12:58:00.000+00:002007-01-04T12:58:00.000+00:00Hello Ellie!
I must admit that the one year that ...Hello Ellie!<br /><br />I must admit that the one year that we left them up, deliberately, for a number of reasons which would definitely be another blogsworth for another day, we too did have a dreadful year........ So I wouldn't want to risk that again! My mother always said that if you miss twelfth night, then you have to leave them up until Shrove Tuesday!! Given the current state of the lack of needles on the tree, we certainly won't be doing THAT!! :-)<br /><br />Sallysallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-9068871288853585722007-01-04T12:56:00.000+00:002007-01-04T12:56:00.000+00:00I've always gone with the 6th, although it does so...I've always gone with the 6th, although it does sound like the 5th makes a lot more sense. Still, the 6th is a Saturday, so there is a good arguement for waiting til then. I certainly shall be as there is no way I'm taking all the decorations down by myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-13378608084584535112007-01-04T11:13:00.000+00:002007-01-04T11:13:00.000+00:00i dont think it is bad luck to take them down earl...i dont think it is bad luck to take them down early but i didnt last year i forgot until nearly February as they looked so pretty and then my friend came over for a coffee and i asked her to help me take them down and she said that if they are not down by 5th then you have to leave them up all year! (i didn't but have had an awful year) so i would take them down soon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com