The annual ceremony of the Cutty Wren was revived by Old Glory Molly Dancers and Musicians, together with folklorist Pete Jennings, on St. Stephen’s day (26th December), 1994. The village of Middleton, in East Suffolk, is believed to be one of the last places in England where the ritual of the hunting of the Cutty Wren (“cutty” means small) could be seen at the beginning of the 20th century.

Further info - and video - at Calendar Customs.

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝MAEnglish
    1•8 months ago

    That’s a fascinating one. Although I remain to be convinced the wren hunt dates back to the Neolithic.