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| Jack Valentine playing tricks on local children. Illustration: Annette Hudson Yarmouth Mercury 13 Feb 2020 |
"It's a historic Valentine's tradition which began in Norfolk - and while it might be a mystery to some, plenty of families are keeping it alive and kicking. The Jack Valentine ritual would see the character - otherwise known as Old Father Valentine or Old Mother Valentine - disappear into thin air after knocking at the door and dropping off gifts."
I seem to recall this as a child, as did 80% of those who responded to the Mercury's poll.
Does anyone else have any recollection of this tradition in Norfolk or elsewhere?
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In Northumberland there is "knocky door ginger" except no presents are left!
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