Dog Days
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| - | Originally a Roman holiday, the Dog Days (the final days of Summer) are celebrated in [[AA]] circles with pranks and at times, [[fisticuffs]]. [[Heavy drinking]] is assumed. | + | [[Category:Ritual and Ceremony]][[Category:Feasts and High Days]]''Appx.'' July 3 and August 11. The Dog Days are celebrated in [[AA]] circles with pranks and at times, [[fisticuffs]]. [[Heavy drinking]] is assumed. The purpose of this highly-charged atmosphere is to combat the inactivity and stagnation the time of year can induce as the body, depressed and weary, contemplates the coming Winter. |
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Revision as of 15:00, 13 Feb 2005
Appx. July 3 and August 11. The Dog Days are celebrated in AA circles with pranks and at times, fisticuffs. Heavy drinking is assumed. The purpose of this highly-charged atmosphere is to combat the inactivity and stagnation the time of year can induce as the body, depressed and weary, contemplates the coming Winter.
