On November 11th we celebrate the feast of St. Martin of Tours, also known as Martinmas!. From Wordnik.com. [Goose with Apple Stuffing for Martinmas] Reference
For far longer, however, it has been St Martin's Day (sometimes known as Martinmas or Martinstag). From Wordnik.com. [Latest News from Ekklesia] Reference
Martinmas, and four sheep from Martinmas till Candlemas. From Wordnik.com. [The Customs of Old England] Reference
November 11th is Martinmas, or the feast of St Martin of Tours. From Wordnik.com. [Putting the Mass back in Christmas] Reference
The most obvious feature of Martinmas is its physical feasting. From Wordnik.com. [Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan] Reference
Celtic countries, on Guy Fawkes Day in England, and at Martinmas in. From Wordnik.com. [Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan] Reference
On the night of Wednesday before Martinmas, on the 10th of November. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 41, March, 1861] Reference
Bonfires appear at Martinmas in Germany, as at All Hallows tide in the. From Wordnik.com. [Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan] Reference
Before Martinmas one must not shiver; after Martinmas one must not sweat!. From Wordnik.com. [The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig] Reference
Martinmas wind when wilt thou blaw and shake the green leaves off the tree. From Wordnik.com. [Waly, Waly 3] Reference
Gie him a cuff at Martinmas, and his cheek will be tingling at Whitsunday. From Wordnik.com. [The Fair Maid of Perth] Reference
I can find no record of the principal, the Martinmas or Autumn, fishing of 1868. From Wordnik.com. [Edward FitzGerald and "Posh" "Herring Merchants"] Reference
Martinmas, and he slipped into his own thumb, and came off as red as a dog's tongue. From Wordnik.com. [Little Novels of Italy Madonna Of The Peach-Tree, Ippolita In The Hills, The Duchess Of Nona, Messer Cino And The Live Coal, The Judgment Of Borso] Reference
‘I took the pledge last Martinmas, and I havena touched a drop o’ whisky sinsyne. From Wordnik.com. [The Thirty-Nine Steps] Reference
These sugared croissants were given out as a special treat to children for Martinmas. From Wordnik.com. [Martinshornchecn (St. Martin's Day Croissants)] Reference
Martinmas fishing of the east coast has become a gamble in which fortunes may be made and lost. From Wordnik.com. [Edward FitzGerald and "Posh" "Herring Merchants"] Reference
Martinmas is the last day before the traditional 40 day fast before Christmas St. Martin's Lent. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-11-01] Reference
The head, claws, and quills, are kept by the shepherds, to be presented to the factor at Martinmas or. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 403, December 5, 1829] Reference
Martinmas feeing markets, for the engagement of agricultural and other servants, originated at these sports. From Wordnik.com. [The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales] Reference
That being the case, horseshoe cookies, or cakes, are another great food to incorporate into your Martinmas celebration!. From Wordnik.com. [Horseshoe Cookies for Martinmas] Reference
In Denmark too a goose is eaten at Martinmas, and from its breast-bone the character of the coming winter can be foreseen. From Wordnik.com. [Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan] Reference
Between All Souls 'Day and Martinmas (November 11) there are no folk-festivals of great importance, though on St. Hubert's Day, November. From Wordnik.com. [Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan] Reference
Martinmas came, and Cæsar returned in high feather. From Wordnik.com. [The Manxman A Novel - 1895] Reference
Between Martinmas and Yule, water's wine in every pool. From Wordnik.com. [The Proverbs of Scotland] Reference
"Martinmas wind," she said in a low, clear, even voice. From Wordnik.com. [Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia] Reference
Celebrate Martinmas with horse-shaped crescents and hot cocoa. From Wordnik.com. [Minnesota Mom] Reference
Whitsunday and Martinmas -- an auld leather pock there is, Maister. From Wordnik.com. [St. Ronan's Well] Reference
Martinmas ere Cosmo Comyne Bradwardine shall say he does him wrang. From Wordnik.com. [Waverley — Volume 2] Reference
MART, fatted beasts, slaughtered at Martinmas for winter provision. From Wordnik.com. [Waverley: or, 'Tis sixty years since] Reference
Glennaquoich; he may look as black as midnight at Martinmas ere Cosmo. From Wordnik.com. [Waverley: or, 'Tis sixty years since] Reference
Dunnot ye remember how you would raise my wage, last Martinmas eighteen year?. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth] Reference
'But, my Lord, our mother hath been dead since before Martinmas,' exclaimed Jean. From Wordnik.com. [Two Penniless Princesses] Reference
This year I will hosting my own first Martinmas with my attachment parenting group. From Wordnik.com. [womantalk.org] Reference
We've been mairit twal 'year last Martinmas, but it's juist like a year the day. From Wordnik.com. [Stories by English Authors: Scotland (Selected by Scribners)] Reference
At Martinmas the authorities of the commune came round, and counted over the stock of each Cagot. From Wordnik.com. [An Accursed Race] Reference
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