Why is the month of May so important to the folk world? Here's our list of what to do, where to go, what to see, and what it all means.
Tom Goskar, a born-again guise dancer in southwest Cornwall, explores the little-known Cornish tradition that is guise dancing.
As Boss Morris help to reignite the country's interest in traditional culture, we dig into the fRoots archive to see how these things are cyclical. Back in 1997, Colin Irwin celebrated a culture every bit as exotic as the most distant of World Music destinations.
One of the consequences of researching and writing folklore and history books is that bits of arcane trivia lodge in...
“We’ve come to dance the Dusking and we’ll dance the old sun down” - artist, Lucy Wright wants to invite you to join her in a new tradition this October! But what is ‘Dusking’?
Discover the enduring tradition of the Tichborne Dole, a charitable act dating back to the 12th century, offering blessed flour (and curses) to Hampshire locals.
“Your hay ‘as been mowed and your grain it is reaped,Your barns’ll be full and your flour bags heaped.Come my...
Walking bush, Jack in the Green, has a history dating back to the early 1800s. Here's how the character came into being.
A brief look at the custom known as Bringing in the May, the night before May Day, when nature ran riot.
Once a year, over the long Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the occupants of Combe Martin, the Earl of Rone Council, and a fair number of spectators enact this fascinating tradition. Alex Hurr takes a deep dive into its history, but warns of distinct fever-dream vibes along the way.
St Agnes Day was traditionally a time when young women were able to bring about visions of their future lovers and husbands. Here's how...
Everything you ever wanted to know about the maypole tradition, but were too uncomfortable to ask.
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