Mummers troupes go house-to-house demanding entry and playing the story of the death and rebirth of the sun, here in the person of St. George.
Twing
Twang, the Fool, calls for attention. |
The Maid in the Lily-White Smock comes toward the door during the singing of the Glocestershire Wassail to let the players in. |
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Enter "Old Father Christmas, welcome or welcome not." |
The critical part of the play, after St. George has battled the Turkish Knight and been killed. The doctor comes forward to revive him. |
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The players dance the sword dance in honor of St. George's rebirth. |
"Our
play is done, we must be gone, we stay no longer here.
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St. George, the Doctor, Father Christmas, the Turkish Knight, the Maid in the Lily-White Smock, and Twing-Twang, the Fool |
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