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[constantasastar]

About this time back home, they have a festival called Mari Lwyd where someone goes from house to house singing at each door. If they're let in and given food and drink, they bring good luck. [pause] My mother wrote me. She says she always misses me this time of year. I almost want to try it myself, but I sort of doubt anyone would give me food and

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[bettertodream]

During the winter solstice, the Ancient Greeks held the Lenaia festival in honor of Dionysus. The key event was a dramatic competition.

[constantasastar]

Dionysus was the wine god, right?

What did they compete for?

[bettertodream]

Correct.

What all men compete for. Honor, glory, etcetera. I'm sure there was more, but sadly I cannot find any references.

[constantasastar]

Don't people compete for money more than glory or honour? Seems to me, that's how it is.

[bettertodream]

Money might have been the case, as well. I am not well-researched enough on this particular festival.

[constantasastar]

...We've got books on it.

[bettertodream]

Would it be acceptable for me to come over and peruse them?

[constantasastar]

I'm going to say "yes".

[bettertodream]

The Hour, correct?

[constantasastar]

I'll meet you in the entrance hall.