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Hunting of the Wren

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Hunting of the Wren The 26th of December was an enjoyable experience for the “young fellers”. They’d go around to all the houses and riddle off the poem of the “Wren.”

The wren, the wren; the king of all birds

St. Stephen’s Day caught in the forest,

Although he is little, his honor is great

Stand up young lady and give us a treat

Up with the kettle and down with the pan

A penny or two to bury the wren.

A pocket full of money, a cellar full of beer,

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

If you haven’t got a penny, a copper will do

If you haven’t got a copper, well, God bless you.

Later on in the evening a dance would be held. Everyone attended.

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Hunting of the Wren