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May Day: Jack in the Green and Chimney Sweeps
A Jack-in-the-Green was once a traditional sight in English May Day celebrations. Dancing at the head of processions on the day, often noisy and drunk, the Jack-in-the-Green was a man who covered himself in a conical or pyramidal framework decorated with green foliage, concealing his body. He resembled a walking tree or bush. The parades were riotous affairs...
May 1, 20243 min read
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