The Every-day Book and Table Book, v. 1 (of 3) / or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac - William Hone

Cypress arbor vitæ. Thuja cupressioides.
Dedicated to St. Lucy.

[412] Audley’s Companion to the Almanac.

St. Spiridion, Abp. A. D. 348. Sts. Nicasius, 9th Abp. of Rheims, and his Companions, 5th Cent.

This is an ancient fast, wherein monks were enjoined to great abstinence preparatory to the festival of Christmas.