How long is January? Thirty-one days? Or thirty-one weeks? Are you tired of the dark?
Good news — the moon was full last night! Let’s celebrate with a meal at the Beaver Hat Tavern.
Our ancestors paid close attention to the moon’s cycles. After all — horses don’t have headlights. And few sleighs, wagons, and carriages had lanterns. So when they socialized, especially in winter, they checked the sky to ensure they could find their way home.
In the sweet historical romance, New Dreams, the prime social time was Sunday afternoon. The immigrants relaxed after six days of work with music, dancing, and visiting. Check out this 1851 set story here: https://amzn.to/3vWydWE
