Ah yes it is, I watched some of president Biden's inauguration on television yesterday. Actually whilst finding a place to put these new pieces I discovered some of last years tatting which I could not find before Christmas!
Today is quite special for many reasons it is Advent Sunday in the Church. Advent is a term from the Latin word 'adventus' which means "arrival". It is a time of waiting for the arrival of Christmas and is associated mainly with Advent Calendars and in particular the fun of opening to see what is revealed behind each number! Whilst in Scotland the people are celebrating St. Andrew's day as he is the Patron Saint of Scotland. Google has marked the day with a doodle of the Flying Scotsman - the world famous steam locomotive. However, here on this blog there is a special giveaway. Please leave a comment if you would like the chance of winning the shuttle and thread holder (please note this does not include the piece of wood underneath or the foliage), you have until 3rd December when I will announce the winner by using a random number generator. The shuttle is made out of sequoia, the tree that the wood comes from stands in front of the ...
This is my favourite time of the year, long days with hopefully lots of sunshine. To celebrate my 400th blog post and of course Summer, I am giving away the items below. A post shuttle made out of Rosewood together with some other Summer related items. So simply make one comment (together with an easy way to find you blog or e.mail) and I will use a random number generator to choose the winner. You have until Monday 29th June here in the UK, I will announce the winner on Tuesday. This giveaway is open to anyone in the world, in fact whenever I have given items away in the past the winner has never been in the UK or anywhere in Europe! Just one condition on your comment just say something you like or hate about Summer!! Good Luck!
In England we mark this day with bonfires and fireworks, although as the years have gone by it is less and less observed. The reason we are called to remember the 5th November is that on this day in 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, London with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government . Which is the reason why a 'Guy' is made by stuffing newspaper into some old clothes to look like a man and then it is put on the top of the bonfire. Remember, remember, the 5th of November The Gunpowder Treason and plot; I see of no reason why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. So if you have stopped reading this blog by now you will not have realised that I am holding a 'giveaway' to mark this my 300th blog post, a day to remember for me and possibly you! This is what you will win when you comment giving one thing that you will remember...
2021 is starting out quite exciting for us! Congratulations on finishing your give-away pile. Now to find a good place to store them!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAh yes it is, I watched some of president Biden's inauguration on television yesterday. Actually whilst finding a place to put these new pieces I discovered some of last years tatting which I could not find before Christmas!
DeleteWow you are on top of it!! They look great.
ReplyDeleteThanks, even considering making 2022 Christmas giveaways!!
ReplyDeleteYou’re well ahead of the curve! They’re lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everything seems so uncertain at the moment, but now I have made something happen for the future!!!
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