Fox & Goose: November Almanac

Fox & Goose: November Almanac

Author: Fair Folk October 31, 2022 Duration: 1:16:23
This episode asks how we can take the natural themes of the month and separate them from the contexts that have framed and sometimes twisted them, so we can use them to empower all beings – especially, this month, foxes and geese. It surveys November droving and pannage traditions, Guy Fawkes Day on November 5th, fox hunting and its complex legacy, St. Martins day on November 11 and its entanglement with goose lore, and St. Catherine’s day on November 25th, which opens the season of the Germanic winter goddesses, whose later folklore connects spinning and wheels, snow, wild animals, flying, geese, and children. Join the Mailing List: view.flodesk.com/pages/62d72c01da642d55a9868141 Listen to the November Almanac playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/094rCk7NZWNOSLmoHHPqc2?si=83d27558f563416b Fair Folk’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/fairfolkcast Songs featured in this episode: “The Fox” by Laura Viers Buy Laura Viers’ music on Bandcamp: https://lauraveirs.bandcamp.com/track/the-fox “Kadrilaul” by Collage / Choir of Tallin University of Technology Buy Collage’s music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/kadriko/1100185926 “Martinmas Time” by James Yorkston Buy James Yorkston’s music digitally: https://jamesyorkston.bandcamp.com/ Buy James Yorkston’s records: https://www.jamesyorkston.co.uk/shop/ “Goose and Common” by the Askew Sisters Buy the Askew Sisters’ music: http://www.askewsisters.co.uk/ Opening theme: Forest March by Sylvia Woods Buy Sylvia Woods’ music: www.harpcenter.com/category/harp-cds Some sources for this episode: The Year in Ireland by Kevin Danaher, 1972. Folk-Lore and Folk-Stories of Wales by Marie Trevelyan, 1909. https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book//lookupid?key=olbp54204 Article: “The Winter Goddess: Percht, Holda, and Related Figures” by Lotte Motz https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDXoKGBG3PojPXDJrJXZ3Ae2A7HQCCA7/view?usp=sharing Article: "Perchta the Belly-Slitter and Her Kin: A View of Some Traditional Threatening Figures, Threats and Punishments" by John B. Smith https://drive.google.com/file/d/1280qQAcXA-p0bbrF3_zujAbB0tJMr0Bo/view?usp=sharing Frau Holle in the Grimm's Fairy Tales: https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm024.html An article about enclosure: https://medium.com/@daveuwakwe/what-a-poem-about-a-goose-teaches-us-about-property-3dfe6f7972ec St. Martin Lore from County Kerry ℅ the National Folklore Collection of Ireland: https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4666609/4666442 (Search the vast collection for more!)

There's a deep, resonant history woven into the melodies passed down through generations across Europe, and Fair Folk Podcast is an invitation to listen closely. Each episode feels less like a lecture and more like a quiet conversation in a familiar room, where the focus rests entirely on the music itself-the ancient carols, the seasonal ballads, the work songs that carried people through their days. We explore these traditions not as dusty artifacts, but as living expressions of community, spirituality, and the human experience. You'll hear the songs in their raw, often haunting beauty, accompanied by reflections on their origins and the cultures that sustained them. This isn't about polished production; it's about authenticity and connection. Tuning into this podcast offers a rare space to slow down and let these timeless sounds settle in, revealing stories and emotions that feel both profoundly old and surprisingly immediate. It's a journey for anyone curious about the roots of folk music, the power of sacred song, or simply the comfort found in a melody that has weathered centuries. The Fair Folk podcast serves as a gentle guide, ensuring these resonant traditions find new ears and continue to echo into the future.
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