Nina
Lewis gave us a wonderful insight into the development and importance
of folklore through the centuries, even today folklore plays a part in
some societies. Folklore is evident in so many aspects of life from
births, weddings to funerals. Nina explained the different ways in which
folklore is passed on and how our club meeting last month was a way of
passing on local customs and traditions.
We
were told how red and white flowers would not be combined together,
this dates back to the first world war as the red flower was seen to
represent blood and the white flower bandages. If you have a Hawthorn
tree in your garden think carefully before cutting it down, as according
to folklore it has many different powers, some claim that the Hawthorn
is a tree of magical enchantment and associated with celebrating spring
when branches are brought inside on May Day but at no other time.
It
was interesting to hear about the thistle and its importance in
Scottish history. Nina told us how folklore tells of when Sterling
Castle was under attack by Vikings. As the Vikings approached the castle
during the night they had to walk across a field with thistles growing
the thorns cut into the Vikings bare feet forcing them to cry out and
alert the caste guards.
Our
thanks go to Nina for a most interesting evening and with a reminder to
pass on our own folklore stories to our families.
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