Mhelliah

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The Mhelliah Fair held traditionally at the end of summer or harvest time at which all produce grown/made is sold to the highest bidder in auction fashion. Dating back over a century, a mhelliah is thought to have originated in celtic countries and is still a popular social occasion on the Isle of Man where they are held traditionally in the September/October of each year. The format, besides that of an auction of produce is sometimes accompanied by the singing of harvest hymns such as "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" and "We Plough The Fields And Scatter". These events are usually held in aid of charities but were originally a social gathering to celebrate the harvest and thank the Pagan Gods for a fruitful year.