Day 2 - 304 -- Allhallowtide

Today is midpoint in Allhallowtide, the traditional Christian remembrance of people who have died. It consists of All Hallows' Eve (Halloween), All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. In the Middle Ages children and poorer people in England went door to door to receive sweet pastries called soul cakes. The practice was called Souling. A traditional folk song about the practice exists. Modern recordings have kept the many verses of the original song, but seem to have added a couple verses that refer to Christmas. Wassailing or Mumming are similar but distinct activities during the Christmas season.

The selection for today is one of the modern renditions of the traditional folk song complete with the Christmas reference. I was thinking that it just didn't fit with the modern addition. Then, when I was flipping through the TV listings this afternoon, darn if there wasn't a Christmas movie on today. Really? <sigh>  Enjoy!

Soul Cake -- Sting