Comments on: December 7th – ADVENT BLOGGING

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:31:02 +0000

I don’t know the name of it either – but I’ve heard of it! The days of winter are very short in Sweden and so light is especially important at that time of the year. One of the things they do is use pastels a lot on the walls of their homes and buildings (I noticed this on a trip to Sweden many years ago!). White lights are used almost exclusively for decoration at Christmas.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:24:15 +0000

I have Swedish heritage, too – but my ancestors have been in the states for several generations. I checked out a library book about Swedish Christmas customs and read about celebrating the light at the darkest time of year. They called it something that I couldn’t pronounce and I didn’t write it down so I can’t spell it for you either. My family celebrates it and call it who-goo-ly. Does any of that sound familiar to you? I would love to know the real word for it.
Seasons Greetings, Wendy. Thanks for sharing your Swedish traditions.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:44:51 +0000

Carolyn Jean: Thank you for your kind words!
Paula: *hugs* back big sister
Kailana: I’m loosening my jeans as we speak

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:40:21 +0000

Good lord, someone could get very fat off of this calendar and all the tempting recipies!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:41:42 +0000

Your amazingly accurate and detailed memories brought tears to my eyes…it’s as I remember it too. What is it about holidays – especially Christmas – that evokes such vivid and wonderful feelings of family, of heritage and our connections to all those generations that have passed down our treasured traditions….let the baking begin! Lots of hugs and molassas coming your way, Paula

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:21:24 +0000

Those cookies sound so wonderful, and I love that candle hat…so wonderfully Swedish. What fun your post was.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:13:21 +0000

Wow it sure is great to receive all these comments!
Suey: I like reading about traditions from other countries too!
Amy: Happy Holidays to you as well – I hope your cookies turn out WONDERFUL!
Julia: Glad you enjoyed the imagery of my post You’re never too old for cookies!
Raidergirl: Merry Christmas to you too! The “candle hat” is very traditional in Sweden.
Melissa: Your girls are lucky to have such a devoted mom
Jill: Merry Christmas to you as well! And thank you!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:36:39 +0000

This was a wonderful post, Wendy. I can bet that your grandmother is smiling as you preserve your family’s traditions. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
=) Jill (mrstreme)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:15:37 +0000

A lovely post. I love when people reminisce about their childhood. I agree: Christmas time is a cookie time of year. When I told my girls I wasn’t going to bake cookies this year (I’m doing candy instead) and I got an “Aw, MOM, please?” So I’m making one batch special for them.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:39:43 +0000

Merry Christmas and thanks for the lovely post. I thought the picture may have been a younger you, but I see it’s not. I love her candle hat.
The cookies sound delicious too.