[Sca-cooks] Mongolian pandy-bat and Christmas traditions

[Michael Gunter]

>Oh? Can someone send me details on this Mongolian pandy-bat? Somehow,
>I am now the event steward for our upcoming Yule Revel, and I would
>like to bring back some of the active games of the past. :-)

Actually, the term "Mongolian Pandy-Bat" goes back to the early
Dark Ages of the Society and was the catchall name for any new,
unusual weapon brought out to the field.

>Other period games or activities that have worked for other
>Yule or 12th Night events would be welcome also.

You could try the French game of "Catch the Goose" where a goose
was suspended off a bridge and swung back and forth. People would
leap out and try to grab it before falling into the water. Lots
of fun for all and the winner got a Christmas Goose. Instead of
being off a bridge you could have the "goose" (perhaps a bag of
goodies) swing off a balcony with crash mats or something. Not
as much fun as watching folks get drenched in the icy Sienne
but something could be worked out.

>Or any food traditions or Yule dishes that other groups have found
>to be good, would also be appreciated.

Plum pudding flamed with brandy?
Oyster pie?
True mincemeat?

>We are going to be pushing
>period food this year at the pot luck.

Huzzah!

>Stefan

Gunthar

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