For 800 years, this town has celebrated by throwing hot coins at crowds.
In short: The Honiton Hot Pennies ceremony is a centuries-old tradition where coins are tossed from windows to the people below. While the practice has evolved, it remains a surprisingly physical event that connects modern participants to a long, somewhat hazardous history of local entertainment.
The tradition dates back 800 years. Originally, wealthy residents would amuse themselves by tossing scalding-hot pennies onto the impoverished crowds gathered beneath them. While the modern version of the ceremony is less dangerous than its origins, it still retains a degree of risk for those participating in the scramble for the coins.
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