Going Postal New Year’s Eve

The words of the carol occur in three broadsides published in Birmingham in the early nineteenth century. An early mention of the carol’s title occurs in William Hone’s 1823 work Ancient Mysteries Described, which includes [more…]

Monday Morning everyone, I’m sure you will be happy for me enjoying a weekend of peace and quiet without the humans. The Dreamies Girl was in this morning and has left the radio on low [more…]

Yule I grew up with Yule, even though I never really understood anything about it.  It was just another word that was heard around Christmas time.  People would wish each other a merry Yuletide, and [more…]