on Saint Thomas the Divine kill all turkeys, geese, and swine
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The feast-day of St. Thomas the Apostle has been traditionally celebrated on 21 December in the West.
1742 Agreeable Companion 59 Thomas Divine, Brewing and Baking, and Killing of Swine.
1846 M. A. DENHAM Proverbs relating to Seasons, etc. 64 The day of St. Thomas, the blessed divine, Is good for brewing, baking, and killing fat swine.
1979 C. MORSLEY News from English Countryside 164 This couplet reminded farmers of the day on which they should make their last slaughters for the Christmas table. On St. Thomas the Divine Kill all turkeys, geese and swine.
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