Thanks again, Ms. Golden, for sharing the seasonal comings 'n' goings in Basel.
The egg-crunching contest reminds me of a similar, traditional English one. One rounds up a suitable horse chestnut, through which a hole is drilled, and a string attached. Then a combatant swings her/his chestnut at the opponents till one or the other cracks. (Not the opponents mind you, the chestnuts.)
Thanks again, Ms. Golden, for sharing the seasonal comings 'n' goings in Basel.
The egg-crunching contest reminds me of a similar, traditional English one. One rounds up a suitable horse chestnut, through which a hole is drilled, and a string attached. Then a combatant swings her/his chestnut at the opponents till one or the other cracks. (Not the opponents mind you, the chestnuts.)
A bit of frippery, that eh?
This sounds slightly more dangerous than egg-cracking, but also fun!
This is the first time I’ve heard the word Schnickschnack but in using that now. It’s so much fun to say
Spreading the good word... which is Schnickschnack.