custom

What’s the most interesting local custom you’ve encountered. – Asks the daily prompt.

Well, very locally we all go to the Woodstock Snowball Stand regularly.

The county fair is still popular. And the annual music and arts festival in Ellicott City is still rolling.

But our state custom is CRABS. Steamed Blue Crabs. Lots of them. Spending the day catching them. And all afternoon or evening picking crabs is the Maryland way.

A close-up view of a pile of seasoned blue crabs on a table, showcasing their orange and white shells covered in spices. — *I could claw my way through a few of these. Photo by Mike Hartley*

Locally caught and cooked.

Close-up of a blue crab's claws against a neutral background — *Crab sculpture. Photo by Mike Hartley*

We are into crab art.

A person sitting at a table outdoors, wearing denim shorts and a sleeveless top, with their back facing the camera. The table is cluttered with food wrappers and drinks, while colorful flags and a plant are visible in the background. — *Get ready for the summer of sun, beach and crabs. Photo by Mike Hartley*

The sun, a wooden mallet and small knife and you’re in business.

A yellow t-shirt displayed in a shop window, featuring the text 'I PUT OLD BAY ON MY OLD BAY' in bold red and blue letters. — *Old Bay is a seasoning that we love to put on crabs and other seafood dishes. Photo by Mike Hartley*

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