Given the overall feeling of gloom and despondency around the place, some have suggested extending Christmas to Candlemass. Apparently a tradition (albeit one nobody knew about until recently).
Which is, obviously, a good idea. But that's not the Beaker way. Instead, we are now transferring to the Orthodox calendar. Which means Thursday is Christmas Day. And then we're going to keep celebrating till Orthodox Candlemass. I'm not sure if that's a thing, but it gives us a valid reason to leave the lights up till mid-Feb at the least.
Anybody know any Christian denominations that use a lunar calendar? It's gonna be a long winter.
In France Christmas decorations, lights and Cribs are all kept visible until Candlemas. I have visited France at the end of January for many years and it has been a delight to be able to visit the Cribs and see the lights. Incidentally February 2nd is Pancake Day in France.
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