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The Solstice Singers this month will present “The Holly and the Ivy,” a pageant of carols and songs, instrumental music, drama and dance in the style of the Renaissance. Performed

Originally written to be performed during home visits and at local watering holes, the tradition of the mummers’ play originated in the British Isles and dates back at least as far as the 18th century. For a number of years a mummers’ play has been part of the Solstice Singers winter performance and despite going virtual this year will be no exception. Group member Lisa Jo Rudy of Falmouth has written perhaps the first-ever mummers’ play for Zoom. It will be debuted as part of â...