A London plane tree

Richard Ekins celebrates ‘high days’, holidays and ‘that of God’ in a London plane tree

by Richard Ekins 3rd March 2017

For many years, I have never particularly enjoyed Christmas and birthdays. So, when I came to Quakerism, it suited me that the Quaker tradition dislikes distinguishing ‘high days’ and holidays from other days. Alas, making no distinction was not going to be so simple. I quickly learnt that many Quakers today love to celebrate Christmas. My birthday was to prove no less of a problem.