Twelfth Night

I went to a Twelfth Night celebration last night. It was an enjoyable evening of snacking and socializing with friends, a fitting end to the holiday season. There were greetings of "Happy New Year" all around, as everyone enjoyed the wine, snacks and each other's company.

There was, as is traditional, a king cake with a bean in it. Carol found the bean in her slice, making her the Queen of Twelfth Night. She received a large crown, decorated by Susan Dodd in her inimitable style. The crown was a bit large for Carol's head, but some improvisation with a wine cork made it fit, and Carol wore it proudly.

It was a fun evening. You can learn more about Twelfth Night and associated traditions here.