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@doktrock@toad.social
2025-12-04 13:19:04

December 4, Day of Saint Barbara - Patron Saint of Miners (among other professions). Blog post from Salzwelten Altaussee, a famous salt mine in #Austria which I had a chance to visit years ago. #Österreich 🧪⚒️ Glück Auf!

SALZWELTEN BLOG: Saint Barbara - Patron Saint of Miners
Every year on December 4th, we hold a service in her honor at the Salzwelten Altaussee. But why exactly? Read on to learn all about the legend of Saint Barbara and why she is so important to mining and the Salzwelten.

@ClaireFromClare@h-net.social
2025-10-04 11:36:19

4 Oct is the feast of St Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order. He's the patron saint of animals, the environment, and ecologists - so it's also #WorldAnimalDay.
🎨 #LuttrellPsalter f60v (East Anglia c.1325-35)

Illumination of St Francis, a monk in long brown robe with a knotted rope for a belt, standing with his hands up. There are wounds in his chest, hands & feet, reflecting those of Christ crucified, ('stigmata'). Another cowled human sits at his feet, looking away, while a lion sits peacefully on the right. They're under a tree with colourful leaves and five large birds, four of which are looking attentively at St Francis. The text above reads "Multa flagella peccatoris".
@paulbusch@mstdn.ca
2025-12-26 12:44:38

Good Morning #Canada
Happy #BoxingDay to all Canadians, and good luck to the estimated 8.6M Canucks who will wade into this significant sales day looking for bargains. December 26th was traditionally a day when the nobility gave gifts and leftovers to their servants and staff. The practice was famously put to song when the Duke of Bohemia, patron saint of the Czech Republic, and inspiration for the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas," was known for feeding the poor after Christmas. His charitable nature didn't prevent his murder by his brother. Today it's known as a major shopping day, although less important than 10 years ago. Check out the attached article for a really boring look at recent retail Boxing Day trends. Summary: Boxing Day is more like a Week and shoppers are less impulsive and more focused on specific purchases that they delayed.
#CanadaIsAwesome #EverythingMustGo
retail-insider.com/retail-insi