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10 thoughts on “Merry Christmas to the Birds”

1. The Julkärve tradition does look like a very thoughtful expression for the birds. I’ve just finished reading “Forever Christmas” about Tasha Tudor’s Christmas tradtions. She, like you, did not forget the natural world around her either. I think it’s a wonderful tradition to utilize.

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   • I remember my grandmother talking about this tradition, and I liked the thought! In Sweden it is more snowy and cold so the birds might appreciate it more, but we like to put out a little token sheaf.

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2. That is wonderful! The birds will enjoy their holiday meal 🙂

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   • I think they will! We hope so! We love watching all the little bird friends and are happy to think they get a little extra treat from us.

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3. Also, bravo for knowing where to source a sheaf of oats!

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   • There is a Historical Artifacts Society near here that does threshing demonstrations in the fall, we usually try and grab a handful there.

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4. What a lovely tradition! I never feed the birds other than by letting them have berries etc. from the garden. I have 3 cats, Laura has 2. The previous tenant of the cabin hung bird feeders out and the cats just sat in the bushes underneath waiting for an unwary one.

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   • It is nice to be able to watch the birds come to the oats, but the sheaf can also be put out in a field, or in the woods!

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5. The girls look so warmly dressed and colorful. Feeding the birds…we are on our 3rd 50# bag of sunflower seeds here!

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   • You are a true friend to the birds! Coriander and Vanilla were glad it stopped raining for five minutes!

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