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babies found under gooseberry bushes ????

marge

By Marge

West Yorkshire., United Kingdom

Does any one know the origins of the tale told by parents to their young children that "they were found under the gooseberry bush"!




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In Victorian times flowers were used to symbolise different qualities and characteristics and the flowers of the gooseberry bush were said to symbolise Anticipation

4 Jun, 2009

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