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    What connects revolving fireworks and lacemaking?

    Question #53644. Asked by welllady.

    TabbyTom

    According to legend, St Catherine of Alexandria was condemned to be broken on the wheel: the revolving firework called a Catherine wheel commemorates this. St Catherine is the patron saint of many trades, including lacemaking.

    Jan 02 05, 7:38 AM

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