SC - OT - 12th night

[Robin Carroll-Mann]

And it came to pass on  8 Jan 98, that Gretchen M Beck wrote, 
regarding the day beginning at dark:
 
> I believe this is also a Jewish tradition; I wouldn't be surprised
> if it was pretty widespread until extensive use of artificial light
> made extensive "after-dark" activities popular.
> 
> toodles, margaret 

It is still Jewish tradition, which has not changed with the advent 
of artificial lights.  Days begin with the coming of dark.  Thus, the 
Sabbath begins at dusk on Friday, and ends Saturday night.  There are 
many detailed laws (which I am not versed in) that discuss exactly 
how to determine the precise moment when night has fallen.




Lady Brighid ni Chiarain of Tethba
Barony of Settmour Swamp, East Kingdom
mka Robin Carroll-Mann *** harper @ idt.net
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