hufolk1-2, Exercise 2: Season, work and custom

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Example: winter. Fields were idle, so households spun, wove and embroidered indoors in the long evenings, often in shared spinning-room gatherings. The textiles made then filled the clean room and dowry chests. The pig killing, Advent, Christmas and carnival customs also belonged to the season. Another season with a clear link, such as autumn grape harvest and harvest balls, is equally acceptable.