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09 January 2016
The Day of AmbitionJanuary 9:
'Plough Sunday' (first Sunday after Epiphany): Traditional rural UK, blessing of the farmer's plough in church, with prayers for a good harvest. Mumming plays accompany celebrations
Raud the Strong`s Day: Day of Remembrance for Raud the Strong. King Olaf of Norway executed Raud by making him swallow a snake. His crime was refusing to give up Asatru.
Celtic feast day of 'Fillan': Eighth century Scottish priest.
Raud - Praise Raud by lifting a horn (or cup or glass) in his honor, and by doing something deliberate to spread the religion King Olaf tried so hard to stamp out.
Fillan - Light is said to have come from Fillan's arm, a light so bright that he could read or write after sunset. Robert the Bruce of Scotland is said to have carried the arm into battle at Bannockburn. Nephew of Comgan