_Torch Night_
torch n CALENDAR CUSTOMS: November 4 - _Torch Night_ During my childhood, we celebrated the night of the fourth of November as Torch Night. There was a general belief that, on that night we were to light torches. These torches were made by us and consisted of a stick (2 to 3 feet long) around which...
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/79132 |
| Summary: | torch n CALENDAR CUSTOMS: November 4 - _Torch Night_ During my childhood, we celebrated the night of the fourth of November as Torch Night. There was a general belief that, on that night we were to light torches. These torches were made by us and consisted of a stick (2 to 3 feet long) around which a piece of rubber, cloth, or birch bark was wrapped and then ignited. Yes Soc/9c DICT CEN. DNE-cit JW Used I and Sup Not used Used I Bonfire Night NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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