#ST JOHN&039;S

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Christmas Tree Festival, St John's church, Shirley, Nov 24-26

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A Midsummer Moment

We take the opportunity of the Summer Solstice to continue our series of posts acknowledging the four seasonal Pagan/Christian holidays and their relation to ritual and theatre. We’ve done the Christmas/New Year/ Winter Cycle as well as the Spring Cycle (Carnival/ April Fools/ Easter/ Earth Day/ St. George’s Day/ May Day). As for the Halloween season, we already spend most of every October…

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#OTD in 1858 – The Irish Republican Brotherhood was co-founded by James Stephens in Dublin.

The original IRB oath, as quoted by Thomas Clarke Luby and John O’Leary, and which is among several versions in James Stephens’s own papers, ran: ‘I, AB., do solemnly swear, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will do my utmost, at every risk, while life lasts, to make [other versions, according to Luby, establish in’] Ireland an independent Democratic Republic; that I will yield implicit…

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The Devil’s Mischief #685

Kiss the Blarney Brimstone! Magister Bill invades St. Patrick’s Day with comedy and novelty of an Irish variety from HAL ROACH, DARA O’BRIAIN, DENIS LEARY, and a lot more. Stream TDM #685 / Download TDM #685 Also, announcing the new merch store carrying Devil’s Mischief items at https://www.teepublic.com/user/satansplain.

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A week in Helsinki

In September 2022, after a wonderful time at the Sibelius Festival in Lahti, I stayed on in Finland for another week and moved to Helsinki, a place that everyone I know who has been there to told me that I would love it. I did. I love the way it manages to be a capital city with all the things that I expect from such places – good facilities, interesting buildings, art galleries, a concert hall…

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The Small Things Spreading Joy in July

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John Garvin's Discontent: Deacon St. John's Unwanted Cameo Sparks Debate

In a surprising turn of events, Days Gone director John Garvin has aired his grievances about the portrayal of his beloved game’s protagonist, Deacon St. John, in a manner he finds offensive. This controversy has tantalized the gaming community, sparking debates between fans and critics alike. The Essence of the Dispute In no uncertain terms, John Garvin expressed his dismay over Bend Studio’s…

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St. John’s Wort: An Ancient Herb with Modern Benefits

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St. John's High School Hosts Annual Hindi Reading Competition

Students showcase exceptional communication skills in prestigious event St. John’s High School’s Annual Hindi Reading and Speech Competition 2024 highlights students’ impressive language and presentation abilities. JAMSHEDPUR – St. John’s High School recently held its Annual Hindi Reading and Speech Competition 2024, featuring outstanding performances from students across all classes. The event…

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The Definitive Guide to Dog-friendly St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador

Here's what you need to know about dog-friendly St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, including how to get there with your dog.

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Good Eating

Who knew that the gift for 42 years of marriage is COVID? Well, apparently that is what our gift was this year which explains my absence from blogging for a few days while I claw my way back to health. I’m getting there but definitely not as quickly as I would like and I can’t help but feel like this summer has been spent not feeling the best but I will get there. Chris and I are both on the mend…

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Au Revoir Nova Scotia...Bonjour New Brunswick!

Wow, we’re coming up on the last two days of our trip! How does that happen? It feels like just yesterday we were loading up the bikes, hitting the road and meeting a rainstorm in NY. Well…here we are Day 8, if we’re talking the start of the trip in Vermont/New Hampshire, or Day 9, the day we started out, well…either way, we’re still here in Tatamagouche, well, at least for breakfast! PSM and I…

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Joyeuse Saint-Jean-Baptiste!

As we mentioned twice recently (here and here) June 24 is St. John’s Day, the Feast of St. John the Baptist (Saint-Jean-Baptiste). It has many significances and forms of celebration around the globe, but one people in particular has made it their own, and I’m a little fascinated. I refer to the Quebecois. They’ve made it an ethnic national day, modeled on the Irish-American connection to St.…

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#OTD in Irish History | 12 September:

In the Liturgical calendar, it is the Feast day of St. Ailbe, Bishop of Emly, Tipperary. Mexico – Commemoration of the mass hanging of the Saint Patrick’s Battalion. 1653 – Ireland and Scotland are represented by six and five members respectively in the ‘Barebones’ parliament which is in effect from 4 July to this date. 1798 – United Irishmen Rebellion: Rebels attack Castlebar and are…

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Racing against the great Spitz at a Games scarred by violence

Seven up: Mark Spitz’s seven golds and seven world records in Munich in 1972 included the medley relay final, where John Mills swam in the British team SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Chariots of Fire is on the telly, the Paris Games are just five days away, and DAVID MORGAN speaks to the South Croydon-based swim coach about how he raced against one of the greatest Olympians of all time As with many Olympc…

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#FineArtFriday: Midsummer Eve Bonfire by Lake Jølstravatnet by Nikolai Astrup 1909

Artist: Nikolai Astrup  (1880–1928) Title: Norwegian: St. Hansbål ved Jølstervatnet, English: Midsummer Eve Bonfire by Lake Jølstravatnet Date: 1909 Medium: oil on canvas Inscription: Signature bottom right: NASTRUP What I love about this painting: This is a scene that is full of life, family, and tradition. I love the intensity of color, the way people are shown enjoying the company of their…