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Birth - stories from ancient folkloreBirth IIIIt was formerly the custom for the sponsors at baptisms to present the children with spoons—commonly termed apostle spoons, because the figures of the twelve apostles were carved on the tops of the handles. Rich sponsors gave twelve, those in poorer circumstances gave as many as they could afford. In Scotland children dying unbaptized were supposed to wander in woods and solitudes, lamenting their hard fate, and were said to be often seen. In the north of England it is thought very unlucky to go over their graves, or, as it was commonly known 'unchristened ground.' |
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this website has been put together from a series
of old texts that i came across, while researching fairies and the
world of fae in folklore, i thought there was enough here to share with
other people on these other topics. these pages are meant as an introduction
or a bit of fun reading, for those interested in delving deeper, |