Project Gutenberg 2017-04-30 Public domain in the USA. 306 Courtney, M. A. (Margaret Ann) 1834 1920 Courtney, Margaret Ann 28031161 Cornish Feasts and Folk-lore Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Cornish Feasts and Folk-lore" by M. A. Courtney is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Cornish traditions, examining the folklore, customs, and culinary practices surrounding various feasts celebrated in Cornwall. It explores themes of hospitality, community, and the intertwining of religious observance with local customs. The opening of the book presents a vivid introduction to Cornish traditions. It discusses the enduring beliefs in charms and superstitions, describing the local customs related to saints’ days and community feasts that are celebrated with enthusiasm, such as "feasten" Sunday and Monday. Detailed descriptions of the special foods prepared for these occasions, including "figgy-pudden" and various types of cakes, provide a glimpse into the culinary heritage of Cornwall. Courtney sets the stage for a deeper exploration of rituals, fairs, and the interplay of joy and superstition that characterize Cornish culture, inviting readers to appreciate the unique traditions of this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Legends -- England -- Cornwall (County) Cornwall (England : County) -- Social life and customs Folklore -- England -- Cornwall (County) Fasts and feasts -- England -- Cornwall (County) GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Cooking & Drinking 633455 2025-06-22T03:43:49.450760 text/html 611495 2024-10-23T02:02:18 text/html 391790 2025-06-22T03:44:04.962708 application/epub+zip 401867 2025-06-22T03:43:53.734700 application/epub+zip 311649 2025-06-22T03:43:51.715744 application/epub+zip 737816 2025-06-22T03:44:11.764670 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 648741 2025-06-22T03:44:02.763657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421086 2022-09-24T21:57:33.802593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443970 2023-09-23T12:36:13.223417 text/plain 424022 2024-10-23T02:02:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16050 2025-06-22T03:44:11.937652 application/rdf+xml 19506 2025-06-22T03:43:51.897715 image/jpeg 2819 2025-06-22T03:43:51.803712 image/jpeg 369468 2025-06-22T03:43:49.543807 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog