Walpurgis night

Easter in Sweden, bonfires are lit to celebrate the ending of winter and children dress up as ‘spring witches’ and dig for easter eggs in piles of snow Walpurgis night in Sweden ‘for students is about freedom… exams are over and students sing songs to welcome spring. In every village and neighbourhood, bonfires are lit at dusk, […]

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The Wonderful story of Avoca – Beautiful Woollens from County Wicklow, Ireland available from Honey Beeswax

Hilary & Donald Pratt tell the story of how a young teacher and a solicitor pursued a crazy dream and ended up rescuing the Avoca Mill, saving a tradition of handweaving that had been there since 1723 Please visit our store Honey Beeswax where we sell many beautiful Throws, Baby Blankets, Scarves and Hats from Avoca […]

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