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1. The first person downstairs on Christmas morning was to take a broom, open the front door and sweep all “trouble” from the doorstep. A variation on this is to sweep all the bad luck out of the house (I'm betting both were ploys to get the kids to clean up!)
2. Eating a raw egg before eating anything else on Christmas morning was said to make you exceptionally strong. (Strong-WILLED if nothing else!)
3. In Wales, the plough was to be brought into the house and kept under the dining table during the entire Christmas season. This assured a good harvest in the coming year (and not much legroom during dinner!)
4. English folklore instructs young girls to knock on the henhouse door on Christmas Eve. If a rooster crows, she’ll marry within the year. If there is silence, she’ll never marry! (AS IF any self-respecting chickens would be quiet if someone banged on their door!)
5. In some places it was unlucky to receive a gift of new shoes or tanned leather on Christmas. However, some people in Greece ward off bad luck in the upcoming year by burning their old shoes during the Christmas season (Hmmmm... I know a pair of my husband’s shoes I’d like to burn!) Another footwear superstition says that all the family’s shoes should be placed neatly side by side on Christmas Eve to prevent quarreling in the new year.
In line with the "giving and gifts" portion of the season, I'm participating in the "Romancing Christmas Giveaway Hop". Each blog on the list hosts a giveaway and all hosts are linked up so you can HOP from one blog to another! (You're not required to visit them all - each has their own giveaway that is separate from all others).
How to enter Dani Harper's Giveaway:
How to enter Dani Harper's Giveaway:
So, for MY giveaway all you have to do is answer this question in a comment between now and Dec. 16 --- What's your favorite thing about December?
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. A winner has been drawn to receive a signed copy of CHANGELING DREAM and a Dani Harper tote bag!
Congratulations to Tiffany H! Thank you to everyone who entered. Really enjoyed your comments!
Click here for a list of the other blogs which participated in the "Romancing Christmas Giveaway Hop"
Interesting superstitions. My favorite thing about December is the holiday movies and specials. I could watch them all year. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteFavorite thing about December.......Christmas!:-)
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about December is the holidays, my family is a bit spread out now so this time of the year brings us all together to celebrate and its wonderful to be able to see them.
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ohh i liked those supersitions!!
ReplyDeletei dont really have a fav thing about december.. its close to the end of the year, christmas calories dont count.. christmas and cookies of course!
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Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about December is the Christmas songs, and the atmosphere it's almost magical.
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My favorite part of December is cuddling with my kids and watching silly Christmas movies.
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I love celebrating Christmas with my family and friends, & did I mention eggnog?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite thing about Christmas...
ReplyDeletethe lights..you only see them once a year and
.the face of a child at christmas.
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My favourite thing about December is the holiday spirit! Christmas books, movies, music, visiting, caroling, giving prezzies to friends and family!
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tiffanyhollett(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for participating in this hop and for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is the opportunity to bake for my friends, neighbors, family, and the service industry people that I wish to thank. I am rarely in the mood to bake most other times. (-;
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ReplyDeleteI love getting together with all my children and grandchildren at one time. We eat, drink, laugh and have a fantastic time, and it is also cool:)
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My favorite thing about December is Christmas family gatherings...and cookies!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!
Loraine
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i love watching the kids get all excited
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Being with my family at Christmas, singing Christmas songs and all the cheer is very special.
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My favorite thing about December is the time I get to spend with my family.
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My favorite thing about December is...the closing of the old year. The ending of one year...the looking forward to ringing in a hopeful, joyful, better new year!
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hi Dani,
ReplyDeletethank you for the chance at such a great giveaway. the thing i like about December is all the time i get to spend with my nieces and nephews. their out of school and so we make cookies and candies and gifts for their moms. it alot of fun and it is making memories and traditions them to carry on when they have children of their own. # :P
Thank you again and i hope you have a Happy Holiday Season with your family and friends too.
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The best thing about December...Well I would have to say....The Weather...I love be able to sit around in my fuzzy socks by the fire watching the snow fall.
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My favorite thing is Winter. It is my favorite season and I always hope that it will snow. Not a big posibility since I live near the coast of NC but one can hope. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Holidays.
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Thanks Dani for the superstitions list. Very enlightening. :) What I love about December would be the anticipation of the up coming Holidays. Getting together with family I haven't seen for awhile, the smells of Christmas and the music.I love the chaos just before the Holiday. It's just an exciting month.
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My favorite thing about December, is how it gets real cold and you have to snuggle down into your pretty sweaters and big warm coats, everyone starts putting their tree's and lights and other decorations up, and it just starts feeling like Christmas is almost here. The music, the lights, the festivities, the lighting of the tree...just spending time baking in the kitchen with family and hanging out with friends. The giving of the spirit, instead of the always expecting something in return. Just doing something nice for someone, just because that's what I love about December. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, so much for this lovely giveaway.
Suz @ A Soul Unsung
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My favorite thing about December is Christmas and cooking dinner for my family.
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I didn't know about those superstitions. They certainly are interesting.
ReplyDeleteI love December (and Winter in general) because I love cold weather. I get to wear my boots, scarves, and jackets. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love going out at night and seeing all the Christmas lights!!!!
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The Christmas tree where I put a special ornament for each year...brings back good memories every time.
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I love all the pretty decorations and going out at night with the kids to see the lights.
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My favorite thing about December is the Christmas tree and decorations - especially the lights at night *sigh*
ReplyDeleteThank you for the awesome giveaway!!
Happy Holidays!
Gena Robertson
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My favorite thing about December is winter because winter means SNOW!!!
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My fave thing is waking up on Xmas morning and the kids are so excited to open their presents. Thanks for the giveaway!
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My favorite thing about December is watching my son open his presents on Christmas morning :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for being part of this fun Hop.
Merry Christmas!!
My favorite thing about December is of course Christmas. But it is also my second sons birthday (on the 25th). And I love being able to spend extra time with my family.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Thanks for the giveaway!
pnc07 (at) aol (dot) com
My favorite thing about December is Christmas. It is one of my favorite holidays.
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me i got the outside light up for the contest here in town and then i getting the tree up soon
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Thanks for participating in the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteWell, Christmas is my favorite thing about December. The decorations, music, celebrations... and of course gifts. :)
Jen
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Loved the superstitions. :) Thanks be a part of this! My favorite part of the holidays are how cheery most people are. Strangers speak to each other and are more helpful. I also love the lights and the Christmas music.
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My favorite thing about December is all of the fun Christmas activities and various light displays around town!
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My favorite thing is trying to surprise everyone with that special gift. I love the look on their faces. It makes me happy.
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Jo Anne
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My favorite thing about December is the holiday season.
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My favorite thing about December is my brother's birthday is this month and also we put the decorations up for the holidays.
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My favorite thing about December is the spirit of the season. Its the holiday season and people seem to change. They are friendlier, happier, more giving of themselves. I wish this change in attitude was all year long but it's basically centered around the Holiday Season. Another couple of things about December that I enjoy is the weather and my birthday. On the day your drawing the winner for this giveaway, I'll be celebrating my birthday. :)
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The weather. It is the perfect bundle up with you book temperature. You can read and eat junk food all night.
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I love the get togethers. Seeing family and friends in a festive mood...Fun!
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My favorite thing is my company shuts down for the holidays.
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My favorite part about December is being able to spend time with family and to talk about the past year while getting ready for the new year to begin.
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My favorite thing is getting to spend the extra time with family that the holidays provide. And the extra time off from work lets me get more reading in too.
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my favorite part of december is al the time i spend cozied up in my home.
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My favorite thing about December is definitely not the snow LOL.. though I do like it on Xmas. But I do love spending time with family at the holidays and all the baking (fudge is my favorite).
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The best thing are the extra 4 days off from work I get for the holidays.
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What a fun blog hop thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Christmas love it with all the lights my favorite thing!
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My favorite thing about December is the local radio station that switches to non-top Christmas music on the 1st. I never turn the radio off the whole time.
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My favorite thing about December? Besides Christmas, my birthday is also in December (20th)!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway! I hope you have a safe and Merry Christmas!
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My favorite thing about December is the excuse to give things to those I care about. Happy Holidays to all!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite things is giving people I love presents. It's so muc. I don't mind getting them either. Have a blessed Christmas! Gloria
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I love Christmas! Its definitely my favorite thing! The christmas songs, movies, books...*sigh* Love it! ;) And of course, its cheerful!
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Some of my favorite things about December is hot chocolate, snow, Christmas music, and time with family and friends.
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MY fave thing about Dec is my daughter's birthday
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My favorite part of December is the I get to watch the christmas movies and cartoons. So much fun.
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This maybe weird but I love the first big snow of December, making snow-mans and snow-angels.
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My favorite thing about Christmas is the joy on my daughters face when she is opening up all of her gifts. Her smile melts my heart.
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