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The use of the circular, evergreen wreath predates Christmas by thousands of years, with its origins found in several ancient and seasonal traditions: Ancient Greece and Rome: Wreaths, often made of laurel or olive branches, were known as "coronas." They were primarily worn as crowns to symbolise victory, honour, power, and status - crowned on victorious athletes, warriors, and statesmen. The custom of hanging wreaths on doors as a sign of victory or for good health on New Ye

Every year in November, as the seasons turn and the harvest ends, we pause to observe Remembrance Day  (or Armistice Day). This tradition, marked by the simple, powerful sight of the red poppy, is a sacred moment that unites our community in solemn reflection. In our rural parishes, where history runs deep, this act of commemoration—focused on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month —holds a special resonance. Why We Gather in Our Church The primary reason we gather i

The children of Stelling Minnis school celebrated their Harvest Festival at St Marys on Wednesday 8 th  October.   The children had...

Among the treasures of St Mary’s, Stelling Minnis, few are as evocative as its three medieval bells. Dating from the 14th and 15th...