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Reindeer antlers on an all-day dance
Each September, dancers in England’s Abbots Bromley carry reindeer antlers around the parish. Six carry horns, accompanied by other characters and musicians. At least one horn dates to the eleventh century, but the dance’s origin remains unknown.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10