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Bollan Bane

The plant worn on the Isle of Man's national day, Tynwald Day; bollan bane.

An explanation of the tradition, and its supposed power to keep away evil (including that of 'Themselves') is available here:

www.culturevannin.im/manx_year_event_483632.html

 

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Uploaded on June 28, 2018
Taken on June 25, 2017