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TBB ASKS ~ HOLIDAY EDITION

There were quite a few quirky questions in this tag and a little bit different to some of the others I’ve come across. Here is the list of questions and the original picture:

1. Candy Canes? Yes or No?
2. Christmas morning early riser or sleep in?
3. Did you shop on Black Friday? Yes or No?
4. Christmas Tree up in November? Yes or No?
5. Do you get Holiday ideas from Pinterest? Yes or No?
6. Christmas Glam or Ugly Sweater?
7. Stocking Stuffers: Wrapped or Unwrapped?
8. Traditional or Modern Christmas Songs?
9. Fruitcake? Yes or No?
10. Is your Christmas shopping finished? Yes or No?
11. Is there snow in December where you live?
12. Classic Show: A Charlie Brown Christmas or Rudolph?

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The Enchanted World of Rankin-Bass Documentary from John A. Brickley on Vimeo.

Arthur Rankin on The Enchanted World Of Rankin/Bass from John A. Brickley on Vimeo.

ARTHUR RANKIN, JR. 11-20-1997 at book signing and discussion for the release of THE ENCHANTED WORLD OF RANKIN/BASS: A PORTFOLIO New York, NY.
This is a new and never before seen clip! Although the original quality is low, we hope to have everything remastered for The Enchanted Word Of Rankin/Bass Documentary.

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The German Bride's Tree Tradition

A lovely tradition from Germany is the Bride's Tree. It is believed that a married couple's Christmas tree needs 12 specific ornaments for happiness in their life journey together. These ornaments are often given as a wedding gift or a Christmas gift for the newlyweds.

The Ornaments' Symbolism

Each ornament symbolizes a different hope or blessing for the new couple. 

HOUSE: Pretty much self-explanatory, a house represents a family's shelter or protection.

FISH: A fish, symbolic of Jesus Christ, represents Christ's blessing, as well as fertility.

HEART: A heart is a symbol of true love and love in the home.

PINE CONE: A pine cone, an evergreen symbol, represents fruitfulness, eternity, motherhood, and fertility.

BELL: A bell, usually wrung to mark a momentous time, represents joy and merriment.

FLOWER BASKET: A flower basket or bouquet symbolizes good wishes or beauty in the home.

BIRD: A bird, more specifically, a dove represents the Holy Spirit. It symbolizes joy and happiness. ** If the bird is in a nest, then it represents confidence in the cottage or home.

ROSE: The rose is a symbol of affection and the Virgin Mary. A yellow rose symbolizes faithfulness in marriage.

ANGEL or Church: This is a symbol of God's guidance in the home.

RABBIT: A rabbit stands for hope and peace with nature.

FRUIT BASKET: A fruit basket represents generosity and plenty.

SANTA: Santa Claus is a symbol of goodwill and unselfishness.

Additional Symbolic Ornaments

GLASS CARROTS: Carrots were believed to bring the bride good luck in the kitchen.

STAR: Like the star the led the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem, the star symbolizes guidance.

BOAT: This is representative of a couple sailing across the waters of life, both rough and smooth.

COLORED BALL ORNAMENTS: The many colors symbolize the diversity of the world.

PAPER CHAINS or GARLANDS: These strands are symbolic of how humans are all bound together.

LIGHTS: In Christian tradition, candles are a symbol for Jesus and the light he brings to earth (and a couple) even in the darkest times.

GRAPE: Like the Communion wine that brings people together, grapes are a symbol of friendship.

TEAPOT: Inviting a guest for tea is a nice way to demonstrate your hospitality. 

Image Source: St.Nick's

Old World Christmas Bride's Collection Ornament Box Set

According to tradition, the newlywed couple’s Christmas tree should include the following 12 ornaments to ensure a happy life together:

Rabbit (hope & faith), Angel (God’s guidance in the home), Fish (God’s blessing), Santa (unselfishness & goodwill), Pine Cone (motherhood & faith), Rose (beauty & affection), Fruit Basket (generosity), Bird (happiness & joy), Teapot (Hospitality), House (shelter & protection), Heart (true love) and Flower Bouquet (good wishes)

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Old World Christmas Blown Glass Ornaments Wedding Collection

The set includes: Wedding Bells, Rose Bouquet, Wedding Heart, Bride, Wedding Chapel and Groom.

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Poem - Candy Cane Seeds

There is a definite science to candy cane farming, but I’m here to help you successfully grow candy canes of all shapes and flavors year after year. Here is Candy Cane Farming 101, in just a few easy steps. 

Candycane Garden Planting Kit includes...

Seeds:
Candy cane seeds are easy to come by. They’re usually round, red & white striped, featuring the aroma of peppermint. A bit more rare is the green & brown candy cane seed (it smells a bit chocolately), and every once in awhile you’ll come across a mutant seed with purple or blue stripes. This can throw an inexperienced candy cane seed farmer for a loop, saving several different colors to bring out unexpectedly around bedtime on Christmas Eve.

Magic Elf Fertilizing Sprinkles:
Red (or green if you’re in a pinch), sugar granules. Like the sparkly sugar sprinkles you might dust across the top of sugar cookies.

Planting:
Using a Large bowl of dry oatmeal [dirt], have the children "plant" their candy cane seeds.  Sprinkle on some Magic Elf Fertilizing dust and poof.. instant candy canes the next morning.   
OR you can do this thru-out the week before christmas and have the candy canes grow bit by bit AS pictured below.

Final note: I’d recommend keeping the plastic on, because if you do, the candy canes that grow overnight have plastic on them the next morning. 

Source: anewscafe.com ComeTogetherKids.com

Ingredient Suggestions:
Starlight Mints
Striped Mints

===== POEM #1 =====
I once knew a gardener who could grow
Bright tasty candies right out of the snow.
I asked him to share his secret with me
And this is what he said quite readily

To garden in winter is difficult you see
It takes lots of care and a very special seed.
I'll give you some, to grow your own treats
You'll soon reap a harvest of candy cane sweet

Candy Cane Seeds Treat Bag Topper Free Printables

FarmersWifeRambles poem pdf

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