BURRRRR it’s down to the 50’s and that’s chilly for here.
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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS:
ALIAS JAMIE FRASER
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has many wonderful vintage items for the collector on your gift lists.
I thought I’d look at some of the little things that make Christmas:
Like HOLLY:
Originally worn in wreaths by Druids the European Holly plant has been included in Christmas wreaths since medieval times as a symbol of Christmas and more recently is find in other décor and cards. In non-Christmas references it was a symbol of truth in heraldry and more recently as the wood in Harry Potter’s wand.
“Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, But which will bloom most constantly?” Emily Bronte
The CHRISTMAS TREE
Many ancients revered the evergreen as a symbol of life because they did not “die” during the winter. Druids decorated the live trees and it is believed that the trees were first brought inside by Scandinavian peoples with Germanic tribes believed to be the first to illuminate them. They were also used to celebrate the Winter Solstice a festival that was given to reverse the shortening day light and the “life-lessness” of winter.
“The Christmas tree is a symbol of love, not money. There’s a kind of glory to them when they’re all lit up that exceeds anything all the money in the world could buy.”
― Andy Rooney, Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit
The TREE TOPPER
According to Wikipedia: A tree-topper or treetopper is a decorative ornament placed on the top (or “crown”) of a Christmas tree. Tree-toppers can take any form, but the most common shape is that of an angel (a “Christmas angel“); tree-toppers shaped as stars (a “Christmas star“) or finials (a “Christmas finial“) are also very common. Other less common tree-toppers include paper rosettes, ribbon bows, Father Christmases or Santa Clauses, Christian crosses, Christmas owls, and sunbursts.
The angel represents Gabriel from the Nativity; the star the Star of Bethlehem.
Jewish homes with a Hanukkah bush usually use the Star of David as a topper.
While Neo-pagans also decorate evergreens but with non Christian symbolism of renewed life and top with sun symbols.
“…freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin – inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night…”
― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain
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and those gifts for someone who has everything:
MONTY PYTHON SILLY WALKS WATCH
BACON THROW
There’s also a matching pillow and a Bacon ornament for your tree (no idea of what that symbolizes but….) as well as a Tee that proclaims “either you like bacon or you’re wrong.”
FUN FOOD PILLOW – PIZZA
You can also get cup cakes, ice cream sandwich, sushi and a pickle.
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MUSTANG SHELF
MOUNTED SQUIRREL HEAD
There’s also a squirrel throw and pillow, a book THE SECRET LIFE OF SQUIRRELS, Bookends, an adult costume complete with two acorns, a tree climber in helmet and belts. Also dress up Squirrel magnet, a big head squirrel bird feeder, a scarf and a tee that says “Excuse me. your birdfeeder is empty.”
STAR WARS SLIPPERS-CHEWBACCA
No Wookies were harmed in the making of these slippers.