Whilst at first sight not the most magical of birds, the Goose is a traditional staple of country life with many tales surrounding it, and its plentiful fat is used as the base for many remedies and beauty preparations.
they were also kept as guardians as, when disturbed, their cries would sound warning and the birds themselves would see off intruders. A Goose flying around the house indicates a death in the family. IF Geese are noisy and restless for no reason it means rain is on the | If a flock of Geese walking away from home should turn back it a stranger is coming. If the flock leaves home it portends a fire le house. If the breastbone of a cooked Goose is white or bluish it harsh weather is coming, or a hard winter later that year. It was said that he who eats Goose on Michaelmas Day (29 September) will lack the money to pay his debts.
Goose fat, or grease, which is almost liquid at room temperature, "was used to treat strains, sprains, bruises and other knocks and aches. It was also used to treat baldness and burns. It was rubbed into the chest for colds. I can remember my father telling how his mother smeared goose fat onto the children's chests at the start of winter, and sew them into their vests until spring! Young ladies wishing to add to the appearance of their hands should rub in Goose fat in their hands and wear cotton gloves overnight.
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