Archive - Cary's Almanac

The Legacy of St Nicholas

Will someone please think of the children?

Dec 6 •

November 2024

Many are called. Few are Chosen.

And some are not quite as Chosen as others.

Nov 29 •

Something Wonderful on Which We Can All Agree

Including Anglicans, Catholics & Calvinists

Nov 22 •

Why Christmas No Longer Starts Earlier and Earlier Every Year

And why we need Advent

Nov 15 •

Martinmas & the oldest church in England

And why Martin of Tours won't be happy about my black pudding

Nov 8 •

Ring out the Bells for All Saints Day

But not for All Souls. In fact, no bells! Or cheese!

Nov 1 •

October 2024

Don’t tell anyone it’s St Simon & St Jude’s Day

It’s what they would have wanted

Oct 25 •

One Final Interruption

Oct 22 •

Luke, the Best Man

And the importance of Second Breakfast

Oct 18 •

What did Edward the Confessor Have to Confess?

Some Objects appear Holier in the Rear View Mirror

Oct 11 •

William Tyndale

Why he is up there with Chaucer, Cranmer and Shakespeare.

Oct 4 •

September 2024

What is the Point of St Michael?

Why we fear to tread near angels

Sep 27 •

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