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I know, Jack in the Green is a May Day figure. Indeed, I saw him last May, walking down the Gloucester Road...

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... but in this strangely spring-like winter, rife with unseasonal daffodils and confused squirrels, Jack's a natural figure to mark the Solstice. Besides, "Jack in the Green" is a song as much about winter as spring.



(Oh, and Happy Birthday, Will.)

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Date: 2015-12-21 06:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] eglantine-br.livejournal.com
I have always loved that song. Going to read The Dark is Rising again next week too.

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Date: 2015-12-21 08:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] steepholm.livejournal.com
There is no better way to spend the Christmas season.

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