National · United Kingdom
Plough Monday
Back to the fields, back to work.
When is Plough Monday?
Every second Monday of January.
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What is Plough Monday?
Plough Monday, the first Monday after Epiphany, traditionally marked the return to work in the fields after the Christmas season in England. Farm labourers dragged a decorated plough from house to house, sometimes in costume, asking for money, food or drink, and threatening in jest to plough up the doorstep of anyone who refused. The custom included plough plays and Molly dancing, and it has been revived in parts of England, especially East Anglia, with blessings of the plough in churches.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #PloughMonday
- #FolkTradition
- #MorrisDancing
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