Chapter VIII: The Elf-Child and the Minister
1 (p. 91) Lord of Misrule:
This title was appointed in medieval times to one whose role
entailed overseeing pranks and revelry during Christmas
celebrations.
2 (p. 93) Westminster
Catechism: The New England Primer
combined teaching of the alphabet with basic Christian material,
such as “The Lord’s Prayer” and knowledge of the Fall. The
“shorter” Westminster Catechism taught basic Calvinist theology to
children.