Bawming the Thorn Day

Saturday nearest Midsummer Day, June 24This is the day on which people in Appleton, Cheshire, England, celebrate the centuries-old tradition of bawming the thorn, or decorating the hawthorn tree that stands in the center of their town. Children dance around the tree after draping its branches with flowers, flags, and ribbons. According to local legend, the original hawthorn tree was planted there in 1125 by a returning crusader. It was thought to have been a cutting from the hawthorn allegedly planted in Glastonbury, England, by Joseph of Arimathea, who buried Jesus after his crucifixion.
CONTACTS:
Cheshire County Council
Duke St.
Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RL United Kingdom
44-12-4460-2574; fax: 44-12-4460-3812
www.cheshire.gov.uk
SOURCES:
BkHolWrld-1986, Jun 29

单词	bawming the thorn day
释义	Bawming the Thorn Day Bawming the Thorn Day Saturday nearest Midsummer Day, June 24This is the day on which people in Appleton, Cheshire, England, celebrate the centuries-old tradition of bawming the thorn, or decorating the hawthorn tree that stands in the center of their town. Children dance around the tree after draping its branches with flowers, flags, and ribbons. According to local legend, the original hawthorn tree was planted there in 1125 by a returning crusader. It was thought to have been a cutting from the hawthorn allegedly planted in Glastonbury, England, by Joseph of Arimathea, who buried Jesus after his crucifixion. CONTACTS: Cheshire County Council Duke St. Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RL United Kingdom 44-12-4460-2574; fax: 44-12-4460-3812 www.cheshire.gov.uk SOURCES: BkHolWrld-1986, Jun 29
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