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The third day of the full Anthesterion (Saturday, February 27th)

A cool day yesterday was, but despite the louring sky we stood under it clad in our finery and embraced one another, for we welcomed into our midst a new member. Better it would be to have baptised her under a spring sun, in an orchard blooming, or at harvest time under trees ripe with fruit, but we did what we could to make it joyous. Dried fruit we shared, and winter apples stored in the cold, sweet and fresh as the day they were plucked. She put off her old name and took on a new - Halie, after one of the Nereids.

Came into town I did early today to visit the market, and as I approached the place I saw the first flurry of snowflakes come down. I buy what I need, and I should hurry home, but the snow does not seem to be falling faster - same steady whiteness - and so I decide a warm drink and a meal after time browsing and bartering would be best. So I take myself to the cafe, and I ask for whatever is hot and ready. A slice of chicken pie I get, crust puffed and steaming, vegetables on the side, and hot cider. Good food for a cold day.

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