A Little Kentish Magic

Seeking out little moments of magic amidst the humdrum of every day life.

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  • Celebrating May Day

    May festivities were first recorded during the Roman period, when the Festival of Flora (the goddess of flowers, fertility and spring) took place. Later, in the Gaelic world, a Pagan festival known as Beltane was held on 1st May, and people would light bonfires and decorate their houses with flowers, and later still, May Day… Read more

  • I love the Eurovision Song Contest and have been watching it on and off for more years than I care to remember. I first became aware of its existence in 1976 when Brotherhood of Man secured a win for the UK. I don’t know whether I was actually allowed to stay up and watch it… Read more