The Haxey Hood
An ancient annual traditional game in Haxey, England, where villagers form a large scrum to push a leather tube into one of four local pubs.

๐Ÿ“œ Ancient annual game, one of England's oldest traditions.
๐Ÿ” Villagers form a scrum to push a leather tube into a local pub.

Why Go

๐ŸŽ‰ Unique, historic community event
๐Ÿป Experience traditional English pub culture
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Anyone can participate in the scrum

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Physically demanding, potential for minor injury
๐Ÿšง Property damage possible, fences trampled, vehicles dented
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Only held once a year on January 6th

Tips

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Held on January 6th (or Saturday if 6th is Sunday).
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Learn the Fool's traditional speech for full immersion.
๐Ÿบ Join the officials' morning pub tour for songs and drinks.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Annual event, morning pub tour, formal opening afternoon, game starts around 3pm.

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