Every year Mifflin Co., Penna. residents celebrate Michaelmas or St. Michael’s Day in their own unique way — Goose Day. Erica, a native of those parts, has decided that we will observe the tradition this year. Erica adds:

The belief is that if you eat roast goose on Goose Day, you will have good financial luck in the coming year, and by Goose Day Next you will be $1,000.00 richer.

I’m all for that, but I wonder when that number was decided. Has Goose Day adjusted for inflation? Is that gross or net?

More to come.