Ring a Ring o' Roses

"Ring a Ring o' Roses" is a traditional children's nursery rhyme and singing game, often associated with a circle dance. The rhyme features a playful description of a group of children holding hands, moving in a circle, and eventually falling down. While commonly thought of as a harmless children's song, some interpretations suggest it alludes to the Great Plague of the 17th century, referencing symptoms like rosy cheeks and the phrase "all fall down" symbolizing death. However, many scholars argue that this interpretation is unfounded, and the rhyme's origins remain uncertain and possibly unrelated to historical events.