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Twelfth Night

Many folks take down Christmas trimmings on January 6, or Epiphany or Old Christmas, the 12th night after Christmas, following an old English tradition. By burning them, it was believed bad luck could be avoided for the coming year. Actually, the custom began at a much earlier time when farmers made bonfires to scare off witches threatening the home and crops.

Be careful of burning greens, which by now are much drier, in the fireplace. A roaring chimney fire can quickly go out of control.

Garden Planning

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