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Originally Posted by Nate the great
It's a tradition that dates from the second werewolf epidemic (mid 18th century). On the first full moon after Christmas it was customary to give a small box containing the tools you might need to fight off a werewolf: wolfsbane, silver, wooden stakes, and a hat*.
*It's largely been forgotten today, but mercury (quicksilver) was used in the making of felt hats. Quicksilver is one of the few ways to kill a werewolf.
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Now how did I miss this explanation?? I could have stopped asking my questions a long time ago!
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Originally Posted by kindlekitten
that's because we're all chilled out and READING (or skiing if there is decent snow)
it's all the people that haven't discovered how good READING is for their souls! (or skiing if there is decent snow)
the way I understand it, (he didn't go far enough) the servants got this day as a holiday, having had to work on the 25th, someone even told me (this part I doubt) that some places went so far as a reversal of roles for the day.
it's my understanding that now it is a day for visiting friends that you are close to and exchanging gifts, after having spent the day before with your family.... ymmv (or go skiing if there is decent snow)
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Thank you for the further clarification! I feel a bit more edified
(or is that edifified?). But why do I feel this strange urge to go skiing, only if thereʻs decent snow of course? I donʻt really like to ski... (clutziness and skiing are a bit of a bad fit).
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Originally Posted by BenG
The people who are shopping on Friday are too busy to answer polls. They're all reading the ads, making schedules and drawing up their plans of attack.
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Methinks youʻz right!