February |
One interesting old tradition once celebrated
in February took place on the island of Papay.
The actual date in February of the celebration of "Gyro
Night" is not recorded, but on that night we know that
the young boys would venture out into the darkness hunting
for "gyros"
The origin of this tradition is uncertain although it is
certain that "gyro" derives from the Norse "gygr"
- a giant, troll-woman.
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