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Boaldyn is almost here and the Manx custom of annually …

May 1 – Laa Boaldyn

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In the Old Style calendar this day was celebrated on …

BLEIN VIE NOA – HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Oie’l Verrey – the Eve of Mary

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On Christmas Eve, called in Manx, “Oie’l Verrey,” the Eve …

Laa’l Breeshey – St Bridget’s Day

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It was customary to keep this festival on the eve …

April 30 – Oie Voaldyn – May Day Eve

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The customs on this eve and on May-Day were, until …

Vreeshey, Vreeshey – Manx Gaelic Folk Song

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As Laa’l Breeshey (St Bridget’s Day) approaches on 1st February, …

Manx Fairs

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In pre-Reformation times and for many years afterwards, the feast …

Saint Bridget’s Night

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Harvest Customs

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The following description of the procedure at an old-time harvest-home …

Laa Luanys

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Easter Day – Laa Chaisht

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Yarding

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At a certain time of the year, the young men …

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