There are so many gorgeous, classical paintings representing the Annunciation. I found this "modern" one (1898) by Henry Tanner fascinating in its realism, helping me imagine what Mary's surroundings might have been like that day.Chris and I had hoped to go to Mass today, but decided to stay home after a wrecked night's sleep because of the two still-sick kids, Mary now more sick than she was. I did some things within our "domestic church" to celebrate: I followed the Swedish Annunciation tradition of making waffles for breakfast. Then John and I planted marigolds ("Mary's gold") to start from seed indoors.
Lastly, I followed the English tradition of baking a seed cake with John (making a few adjustments to this fabulous recipe). Apparently there are many farmers' traditions concerning seeds and the Annunciation because, just as Mary's womb became fruitful, farmers would pray to Mary that their seeds would become fruitful in the spring.
A little piece broke off when removing the cake from the pan, hence the imperfection:
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