Three circles drawn with white chalk on the hearth ban evil from entering. This was commonly done in England until quite recently and may continue today.
Is the author saying that this practice was popular in England and maybe even today they still do it?
Top answer
Yes - with great emphasis on "may" and "maybe". John
— JohnParis
Yes - with great emphasis on "may" and "maybe".
John
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