Interesting use of this rhyme given its seeming original history. Growing up eons ago, this was a popular song just because is sounded nice. But, its history purportedly alludes to the time during the plague of 1665-66. Many folklore historians believe this song was written about 100 years later. A well written and researched article provides insights as to this songs origins. Also included are brief notes about other childhood songs many of us grew up with.
Interesting use of this rhyme given its seeming original history. Growing up eons ago, this was a popular song just because is sounded nice. But, its history purportedly alludes to the time during the plague of 1665-66. Many folklore historians believe this song was written about 100 years later. A well written and researched article provides insights as to this songs origins. Also included are brief notes about other childhood songs many of us grew up with.
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2014/07/ring-around-the-rosie-metafolklore-rhyme-and-reason/