Advent Calendar 2024: 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
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On December 21st, Coriander and Vanilla found a beautiful little ceramic dish, paper strips to write wishes on and some matches. The idea is to write 13 wishes on the paper, folding them up and burning one wish in the dish each night between Christmas and 12th night. That leaves one wish, to unfold on the night of epiphany…the 12 wishes are sent out to the universe, and the 13th wish you attend to yourself. I hadn’t heard of this “Smoky Nights” tradition!
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Two pretty crocheted Christmas ornaments appeared on the 22nd…and our little tree is now inside and decorated. Coriander and Vanilla climbed around looking for the perfect spot to hang them!
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Home made Pear and Ginger Cordial! It’s such tasty and refreshing drink with fizzy water in summer or hot water in winter – how delightful!
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…and of course, a little stocking full of tantalizing lumps on the 24th!
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And Joy
An Angel Ornament and a wish to you all on the 25th…
Thank you to all the advent gift-givers, for all the creative and unique gifts, and especially to the Christmas Angel who organises us each year. Your love, creativity, and thoughtfulness has been a beautiful daily reminder of positive things and good things that abound in people’s hearts…
To all my Quimper Hitty friends: Buon Natale, Buorrit Juovllat, Gledileg Jol, С Рождеством, Noeliniz Kutlu Olsun, Glædelig Jul, メリークリスマス, Häid jõule, God Jul, 圣诞节快乐, Feliz Navidad, مع أطيب الأمنيات بحلول العام الجديد, Gajan Kristnaskon, Nadolig Llawen, Vrolijk Kerstfeest, Joyeux Noël and Happy Christmas!
And whether you celebrate Christmas or not, may the commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain your home and come on earth.
Merry Christmas to all, and love from the Quimper Hittys and their human.
Quimper Hittys 
Your blog is a joy. Thank you.
You are welcome – we love it when you visit!
Merry Christmas to you…and of course may the greatest blessings be yours in 2025.
Thank you so much – your friendship is a great blessing ❤
What a beautiful world, Thank you, Merry Christmas to you All, Love, nia
Thank you nia, we enjoy sharing our little world with you and other friends. Looking at small stuff helps me keep perspective on the “big stuff”!
Happy Holidays! Your advent group is so inspiring. I hope I can find a crafty advent group like this some day.
It was a wonderful gift of friendship and love every day in December…I really enjoy this tradition! You could try starting small – just three friends and you for Advent Sundays? Although I think the fact that we make 24/25 little gifts helps keep it all in proportion a bit. anyway. Happy Holidays to you too!
I have so enjoyed the advent gifts and your wonderful photos. Your girls are always a delight. Thank you for making my Christmas happier!!
I am glad you have enjoyed the advent-adventure with us! You are so welcome!
Thank you again. 💜
Our very great pleasure to share the fun and delight!
A very belated happy Christmas to you and your family – both human and wooden. I am off to investigate ‘ Smokey Nights’ which sounds a lovely tradition.
So interesting isn’t it? All the ways people try to get through the dark times, and look forward…take care, and love from Victoria to Wales! The days are getting longer!
Thank you. I love the way you find these old traditions and weave them into your life. I think I should copy you! I looked at my tubs of Spring bulbs this morning and they are quite tall. A hopeful sign.
How wonderful! It was an amazing Advent Calendar!