I've been baking soul cakes for the living and for the dead today. Mine are simple, rustic-looking things but made with love. I wrote about their importance in Shropshire over on the blog -

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/10/hallowmas-traditions-in-shropshire.html

#folklore #folkcustoms #Shropshire #Halloween #history

@Amynearlyknowledgeable This was a really interesting read. Bookmarked your blog to read more. Am also looking up recipes for soulcakes!