tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post7893581818529896988..comments2024-03-11T06:27:38.308-07:00Comments on AND SEW IT GOES: Christmas EveTerry Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-64925122051699474342013-12-27T20:00:59.139-08:002013-12-27T20:00:59.139-08:00We always studded oranges with cloves in various d...We always studded oranges with cloves in various designs at Thanksgiving and put them in a bowl. As they dried, they scented the air. We would hang them from the Christmas tree with ribbon and that is my favorite Christmas smell. But my daughter in law couldn't stand the scent so we no longer do that.Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-37494701629596818762013-12-27T08:35:34.925-08:002013-12-27T08:35:34.925-08:00Hope you had a wonderful day - we did!. We can sti...Hope you had a wonderful day - we did!. We can still buy loose nuts in the UK - not in the supermarkets, though; they love their packaging. Re the post below; Andy's teeth look perfect!CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-4310104819597966212013-12-26T18:23:00.908-08:002013-12-26T18:23:00.908-08:00Oranges, nuts and a more recent addition...a small...Oranges, nuts and a more recent addition...a small bag of gold foil wrapped coins for the card games that follow dinner Christmas Day. I love traditions and watching the next generation pick them up. Merry Christmas with a healthy and happy New Year!<br />Sally PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-84372646694594270122013-12-26T15:58:30.418-08:002013-12-26T15:58:30.418-08:00Winco!!! They have the big bin of mixed nuts in th...Winco!!! They have the big bin of mixed nuts in the shell. Walnuts, almonds, brazils, hazelnuts. I love it. My mom made me a wreath covered in those nuts. I love it. I also look forward to the little satsuma mandarin orange crates that appear in the stores just before xmas. Happy Holidays!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821580791160333560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-50372606754523177632013-12-26T12:20:57.899-08:002013-12-26T12:20:57.899-08:00I always got an orange too. And new pencils. Now, ...I always got an orange too. And new pencils. Now, we have mandarins on the counter all season long so putting one in the stocking doesn't seem so special. I'm not sure what my kids will remember about Santa. Maybe that he always uses tissue paper to wrap the gifts.Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-21254607334786451132013-12-25T17:53:33.932-08:002013-12-25T17:53:33.932-08:00I love the smell of oranges! And I remember a bow...I love the smell of oranges! And I remember a bowl of shelled nuts on the table with a nutcracker in every home when I was young. And a plate of assorted home baked cookies and if we were lucky a box of candy. No stockings at our home but presents on christmas Eve after we walked the neighborhood to look at the trees in the windows. My mom was always late joining us.(smile) Santa came while we were walking. My dad was a policeman and had to work midnight mass traffic and then Christmas morning.<br /><br />Thank you for reminding me of Christmas past. Happy Holiday to you and yours!!!Joanne Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623855664379207620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-60947381393901162152013-12-25T15:07:20.610-08:002013-12-25T15:07:20.610-08:00Yes, This Methodist girl always has an orange, app...Yes, This Methodist girl always has an orange, apple and nuts, plus ribbon candy in the stocking. I was told that my Dad and aunt always got an orange at Christmas and it was the only time of year they had that special treat. Nice memories you have written and saved for your family.<br /><br />MarkenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-45070560148471485112013-12-25T10:09:54.839-08:002013-12-25T10:09:54.839-08:00Lovely memories, Terry !
Lovely memories, Terry !<br />Susan Gallacher-Turner https://www.blogger.com/profile/04060849318151375753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-82063329734046630312013-12-25T08:59:40.526-08:002013-12-25T08:59:40.526-08:00Merry Christmas to you and yours! Yes, the oranges...Merry Christmas to you and yours! Yes, the oranges and nuts and there was always a bowl filled with nuts with a nutcracker next to it. We always received a box of the little oranges from my Aunt and Uncle because they were so rare back then. For me it is the smell of the Christmas spices - ginger and cinnamon. I always see my Gram and Great Gram as soon as I open the jars. Baking with the two of them, 3 generations (my Mom doesn't cook) is one of my fondest memories. I think I remember more at Christmas time and miss those that have passed on. Memories are the best gift you can give anyone and you are creating some beautiful ones with your grand children. Enjoy the joy in Sofia's eyes, my favorite part is the happiness that flows freely with kids. Have a Merry!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367949314724875797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-70947308179181015312013-12-25T06:11:46.358-08:002013-12-25T06:11:46.358-08:00..oh exactly..nuts and oranges...the nuts..at leas.....oh exactly..nuts and oranges...the nuts..at least here on the east coast..disappeared several years ago..we used to do big scoops and then careful very particular ones..and crisp december and january nights were full of the smell of nuts roasting....so hard to wait til they cooled enough to crack and open..so nice to know you miss them as well..peace and joy and happy surprises for you and your family this Chrismas cynthiacynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260754926905825445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-60074511672720096572013-12-25T05:57:40.246-08:002013-12-25T05:57:40.246-08:00Thank you, Terry. Merry Christmas to you and your...Thank you, Terry. Merry Christmas to you and yours.Jane Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837023618342835038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-39215736861608897902013-12-25T05:30:37.224-08:002013-12-25T05:30:37.224-08:00I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year....I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. AmenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-7341349499352218832013-12-25T04:15:19.209-08:002013-12-25T04:15:19.209-08:00Yes, a large orange in the toe and a huge red deli...Yes, a large orange in the toe and a huge red delicious apple at the top. Beyond tradition, they were practical in filling a stocking that would stretch to the floor with girth, once filled! The nut bin at the grocery seemed a very recent memory, but I'm sure you're right about the post consumer packaging..yuck. Merry Christmas friend, enjoy your day.QuiltingFitzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549596096039062349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-36719106989595629862013-12-25T03:59:29.799-08:002013-12-25T03:59:29.799-08:00What wonderful memories. Sounds amazing. Thank y...What wonderful memories. Sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520588543784537832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-88594114277335347542013-12-25T03:02:02.250-08:002013-12-25T03:02:02.250-08:00Merry Christmas Terry!Merry Christmas Terry!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-63014836575149437972013-12-25T01:00:52.268-08:002013-12-25T01:00:52.268-08:00Nice memories, thanks for sharing. Glad you are s...Nice memories, thanks for sharing. Glad you are safely home. Love, DelDelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433487427679233617noreply@blogger.com