Drastic measures must be taken to arrest the decline of masquerade

Rudolph Vivieros (left) (http://guyfolkfest.org)

Christmas comes but once a year                                     

And everyman must have his share

But poor Brother Willy in the jail

Drinking sour ginger beer

 

Ban !

(Masquerade Toast; Traditional)

 

The Christmas season officially ended yesterday according to common tradition.  It was January 6 – the twelfth day of Christmas, and the last, which culminated in Twelfth Night, celebrated by Christians as the Feast of the Epiphany.  For everyone who recognises the tradition it is the last night for the seasonal decorations which must be taken down and all the Christmas lights put out.  There are even folk beliefs about what can happen if that is not done.