custom of gathering nuts on Holy Rood Day, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, first day of the open season for the hunting of hart and buck. Found on http://info.sjc.ox.ac.uk/forests/glossary.htm
custom of gathering nuts on Holy Rood Day, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, first day of the open season for the hunting of hart and buck. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22223