Today is Tynwald Day, so here is a small tradition to guard against the fairies: www.bbc.com/news/article... #manx #tynwaldday #folklore #bollenbane
Why do Manx people pin mugwort to their chest on Tynwald Day?
The tradition of wearing bollan bane is thought to protect individuals from fairies.
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July 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Today is Tynwald Day, so here is a small tradition to guard against the fairies: www.bbc.com/news/article... #manx #tynwaldday #folklore #bollenbane