November 11, 2009

Celebration: St. Martin's Day


"The food traditionally eaten on the day is goose. According to legend, Martin was reluctant to become bishop, which is why he hid in a stable filled with geese. The noise made by the geese betrayed his location to the people who were looking for him."

So we basically send our kids out with a stick to give the silly sods a hearty welcome. Then we eat.
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