Posted in Christmas, General, tagged Christmas ghosts Pittsburgh memories family on December 5, 2007 | No Comments »
My Ghost of Christmas Passed (pun intended) had a combined fragrance of fresh pine and new baby doll smell. It was a very specific scent that I don’t think I could ever duplicate again. Ham on the table with cousins, auntsm uncles, and grand and great grandparents. Toys like Mr. Kelly’s Car Wash, Patty Play [...]
Posted in Christmas, General, Products, Store, tagged Christmas food Pudding Tradition Victorian England on November 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
‘Stir Up Sunday’ took place the Sunday before Advent in old Victorian England. ‘Stir Up Sunday’ refers to the making of the traditional Christmas Pudding and Brandy Butter. Before Advent, the family must prepare the pudding in order to give it time to age properly. The custom originated because, on the Sunday before Advent, English [...]
