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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Ephemera: Just For Sport

VL&A CATALOG, 1930
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Ephemera: Indian Matchbox Labels

Agence eureka: Alumettes de Indie: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7
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I don't know about you but to me they look more like geese than swans...
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Celebration: Happy St. Martin's Day!

From Martin Klasch

"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."

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