King Knute’s Day

Is your Christmas tree still standing? This year, start a new tradition in your family by taking it out in style, just as people in Sweden do.

In Sweden, January 13, St. Knut’s Day, is the traditional day to discard the Christmas tree and end the season’s festivities. A children’s party is the favored way to strip the tree of its decorations, after which the children are free to “plunder” the edible treats and small gifts placed on the tree especially for the occasion. Finally, everyone “dances” the tree out the door. Singing special songs, they pick up the tree and toss it out into the snow. Swedish children look forward to this dancing-out party almost as much as Christmas itself — and what better way to combat the post-Christmas blues?

12 januari 2008

Today’s Name Day is Frideborg, Fridolf. I didt know a Fridolf. Thought for today: Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you. – Spanish proverb Today is my friend Rob’s birthday. He is from Australia. Grattis Rob!! I had to work today at the Red Barn. I was busy. Gave 4 tours & sold some cards. Tonite my friend David comes there to stay for a week as our artist-in-residence. His art is fabulous!!  I hope I can afford one while he is here. It is a bit colder today. The house just feels so cold. No snow until tuesday. Jo never escaped from her pen last nite. She tried though!! She sure is full of life!! Fun to watch when she gets all warmed up. She just runs all over the place! I am glad I now have a camcorder to capture her while little. I have sneezed all day. I hope it is just allergies. I do not feel sick, just sneezy. Gått för dagen. Kanske. Be well, do good work, and keep in touch!