I will waste time sharing some little known (probably for a good reason) Christmas trivia.
Anything to get out of dragging the gee gaw out!
* Christmas trees are edible. Many parts of pines, spruces, and firs can be eaten. The needles are a good source of vitamin C. Pine nuts, or pine cones, are also a good source of nutrition. Just ask your cat......or your two year old.
*Greeks do not use Christmas trees or give presents at Christmas. A priest may throw a little cross into the village water to drive the kallikantzari (gremlin-like spirits) away. To keep them from hiding in dark, dusty corners, he goes from house to house sprinkling holy water. For presents, I'll take my chances with the gremlins.
* "Wassail" comes from the Old Norse "ves heill"--meaning
* After "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens wrote several other Christmas stories, one each year, but none was as successful as the original. Because, nothing says "Merry Christmas" like lame children, misers, and old English poverty.
*Before settling on the name of Tiny Tim for his character in "A Christmas Carol," three other alliterative names were considered by Charles Dickens. They were Little Larry, Puny Pete, and Small Sam. And THIS is why we revere him as a great classic writer! He's creative like that!
* In Britain, eating mince pies at Christmas dates back to the 16th century. It is still believed that to eat a mince pie on each of the Twelve Days of Christmas will
* The Puritans forbade the singing of Christmas carols. Yeah, it was probably after they were forced to listen to those dogs barking out "Jingle Bells," Smashing Pumpkins' version of "Christmastime," and Bruce Springsteen's "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." Those are all banned around here too!
Well, that was motivating! NOW, I'm going to crank up the holiday tunes, hope Adam Sandler's version of the Hanukah song comes on and deck the halls!
8 comments:
TEN hours to decorate the bannister? I made a swag from fabric many years ago that looks great - all I do is tie it on every year. Five minutes, tops.
Oh yes. I'm the stranger from NH that fell across your blog and enjoy reading it. I think it's the mom that so obviously enjoys her almost grown and grown kids that makes me laugh. Pretty much in the same situation, but I'd be a dead person if I blogged it! May you have a glitter free Christmas!
10 hours? Seriously? You'd better get a lot of enjoyment from that.
I'm with you on the Mince Pie. My MIL insists on it every year, and only she eats it. Ewwww. Cupcakes for everyone!
Have you heard the Phineas and Ferb Christmas CD? Destined to be a classic.
i feel like i learned so much.
Im raising my Santa Claus decorated can of Coke in your honor! It's the only thing in my house that has any sort of Christmas decoration on it.
Okay the only one I knew was that X-mas trees are edible...but stay away from the moss...just sayin'
Those facts were all informative and hilarious. Personally, I prefer Little Larry. Oh, and I'm pretty sure Christmas trees are also a good source of fiber.
Shucks. I really liked Puny Pete.
I strongly prefer the name "Puny Pete".
My brit in-laws still eat mince pie every flipping Christmas. And all kinds of other nastiness too. Blech!
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