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Manx May Day traditions celebrated

How to avoid 'mooinjer veggey' today

Are you prepared for the presence of the supernatural this May Day? If not then Culture Vannin has provided a informative video on some useful Manx traditions.

To protect your home against evil, the organisation is advising you to prepare a Crosh Cuirn; a cross of mountain ash twigs, held together with sheep's wool.

The traditional protection must be hung on the doors of homes - to find how you can make your own crosh cuirn, you can watch the short film on Culture Vannin's website or facebook page 

Here's a clip from the video where Julie Matthews explains that the crosses ward off any pesky 'mooinjer veggey':

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