Humours+Facts+2

Gallows

29th May 1498 A Monk called Savonarola who was a reformer was condemned to death by Hanging.

When building the Gallows the formed the shape of a cross, in order not to give the impression of a crucifixion to the condemned, and the populace the cut of one-arm of the cross

So establishing the shape and form of the Gallows forever.

Cynic

Cynic is the Greek word for Doggish

Because Cynics believed it would be better to renounce all luxuries, and live the life of extreme simplicity i.e. Dog

Easter Resurrection

Lifting or Heaving ( Folk Custom )

A Folk Custom mainly in Lancashire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire Groups banded together and would lift people of their feet. After which they exhorted a payment.

The Tower of London records contain references to certain Ladies and Maids of Honour Extracting a toll from Edward I for lifting him from his bed

The custom is obviously a form of Resurrection which celebrates Easter  