After dinner, the elders gather around the freshly-replenished fire. Some may perhaps play round games of cards that usually had part in the old-time Christmas celebrations, ...
Article : 344 words"Christmas candles" is a good old-timer. A lighted candle is placed upon a table. Each player, in turn, is blindfolded and stationed with his back to the candle, about a ...
Article : 62 words"Snapdragon" is another favourite. A number of raisins are placed in a dish and alcohol is poured over them and set on fire. Each of the company in turn tries to "snap" ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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