Bristol's Jack in the Green chasing a young boy.

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Jack in the green is a tradition that takes place on the 1st may. Jack represents the end of spring and the coming of summer. He appears one day of the year to celebrate the end of spring and when he dies at the end of the day, he's spirit gives way for summer.

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Size: 3800px × 4785px
Location: Bristol, England.
Photo credit: © michael palmer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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