folklore

  • Help melt ICE (DHS)

    Did you know that an LYS in Minnesota has drawn on the history of Nordic resistance to the Nazis by creating/re-creating the resistance cap knit back then? Well they have and you too should buy this pattern: Some history can be found here. Solidarity with those protesting. And while we’re busy watching the chaos unfold…

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  • Material culture

    Material culture

    Good morning Gentle Reader, I hope you’re well wherever you are. I wanted to take some time to explain some of the terms we routinely use in folklore (also in adjacent fields such as anthropology and archeology). One of my faves is material culture, especially textiles but also more ephemeral aspects such as food (and…

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  • Post the first

    Post the first

    Dear Reader, I hope this note finds you well. I know we all say that (it’s part of folklore and I will explain why some day down the road) but I also do hope you are well. These are actually unprecedented times and I hope wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, you are doing…

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