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So we bid you adieu, all joy to the new... ..the last verse of "Please To See The King" a traditional 'wren hunting' song [see links below]. The wren is an ancient symbol for the old year and the robin represents the new.
Milton Morris Twelfth Night 2000 at The George Babraham 'Banks of the Dee' In early times Christmas was 12 days of celebration, starting on 25th December and culminating on 12th night - the old 'Christmas Day'. Hence the song "Twelve Days of Christmas" and the play by William Shakespeare - "Twelfth Night". 
Milton Morris Twelfth Night 2000 'Balance the Straw' Milton Morris Men always celebrate Twelfth Night by dancing at a local hostelry. This is always followed by a music session in the pub and, of course, a few beers. 
Keith 'The Fiddle' Hayward enjoys some delicious 'spotted dick' Courtesey of our Hosts 'The George', Babraham - Twelfth Night 2000 |
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