from the Chronicles of Celtic Traditions, by Brian Day Old New Year's Day, Lady Day CELTIC. As this was New Year's Day before 1752 in many parts of the British Isles, but not Scotland, many fairs were held today. Lady Day was a quarter day, fixed for legal purposes, on which rents were due and contracts and leases came up for renewal. The tax year still starts near this day. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton 2002