tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post397090284607420625..comments2024-02-26T06:41:20.717-05:00Comments on Goth Gardening ^o^: gothidays... a holiday ending & weather... Goth Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-46017721578771817322015-12-28T08:42:22.348-05:002015-12-28T08:42:22.348-05:00Thanks, Jade. If I am remembering correctly, I fou...Thanks, Jade. If I am remembering correctly, I found the bat at Michael's craft store after Halloween. It was the first time I had seen him and since he's made of garland he looks more like a Christmas decoration than a Halloween one. He also has a little hole so it seemed like he wanted to be a tree topper ;D Goth Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-50795379485804838562015-12-28T08:40:19.111-05:002015-12-28T08:40:19.111-05:00Thanks, Lynne. I hope you have a great holiday as ...Thanks, Lynne. I hope you have a great holiday as well. Goth Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-26479766812698153082015-12-28T08:39:52.511-05:002015-12-28T08:39:52.511-05:00Thanks, Laura. Thanks, Laura. Goth Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-77449886870020192332015-12-28T08:39:20.202-05:002015-12-28T08:39:20.202-05:00January birthdays are hard. My birthday is at the ...January birthdays are hard. My birthday is at the end of February so at least when I'm down about Christmas turning back to normal time, I have a birthday not far off. Goth Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-26507585033781796252015-12-28T08:38:05.736-05:002015-12-28T08:38:05.736-05:00Thanks! When Pope John Paul II was alive I remembe...Thanks! When Pope John Paul II was alive I remember the reporters noting that he would get very down at the end of Christmas (in February!). I completely understand the feeling. Right now everything is so festive. The hard part is that I'm pretty much the last person Christmasing so I have to witness it all go away. Goth Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-72232482559496358642015-12-28T08:36:17.551-05:002015-12-28T08:36:17.551-05:00I like this black tree because it's black and ...I like this black tree because it's black and silver, not totally black so it looks a bit jazzy. Plus, it is pencil thin so it can fit in places most trees cannot. <br /><br />Thanks! I liked the Haunted House so much I just never put it away :) <br /><br />I ended up poaching some of the pears and they turned out beautifully.Goth Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-18624750311330248452015-12-28T08:33:27.257-05:002015-12-28T08:33:27.257-05:00Ha, never feel bad that your decorations stay up! ...Ha, never feel bad that your decorations stay up! I think they bring joy during the dark January! <br /><br />Thank you! Goth Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304287944330634582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-39331344134395906032015-12-23T23:51:11.236-05:002015-12-23T23:51:11.236-05:00Terrific post! I'm a big fan of Imbolc. Even t...Terrific post! I'm a big fan of Imbolc. Even though we're usually staring 2+ months of winter still squarely in the eyes when it rolls around, just allowing our minds to start to transition into thinking about the rebirth and gentle beauty of spring is often enough to keep the winter blues at bay. <br /><br />Your holiday decor is sensational! I love every last bit of it!<br /><br />Merriest festive season wishes!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-29336919923082965112015-12-15T18:01:35.940-05:002015-12-15T18:01:35.940-05:00Yes! Since we are Wiccan, Ed and I celebrate Imbol...Yes! Since we are Wiccan, Ed and I celebrate Imbolc (Imbolg), which is Candlemas. It's the celebration of "the fire in the belly" or the first stirrings of Spring. Around this time the snowdrops push up and so does the sap in the trees. In our house, we take down the tree and decorations, and force bulbs in celebration. I love forcing narcissus and tulips to celebrate Candlemas -- anything white. <br /><br />Do you find yourself celebrating Polish traditions more now that you are on your own? Things that your parents didn't do/celebrate? I do. I wonder why?Doctor Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990742017081696114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-3438243055632717042015-12-15T02:42:03.903-05:002015-12-15T02:42:03.903-05:00Your decorations are beautiful! I am amazed that y...Your decorations are beautiful! I am amazed that you have found bat shaped ornaments for a Christmas tree too. :)Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657394873058225387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-41193309826943681872015-12-15T02:07:11.377-05:002015-12-15T02:07:11.377-05:00Thanks for explaining Candlemas. Your trees and de...Thanks for explaining Candlemas. Your trees and decorations are festive and lovely. Enjoy the holiday season!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966564497265983615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-48225764312768583452015-12-13T23:46:13.221-05:002015-12-13T23:46:13.221-05:00The tree is fantastic! And that cookie is mouthwat...The tree is fantastic! And that cookie is mouthwatering!<br /><br />I love the symbolism of candles and snow drops, how lovely!Laura Morriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402692693911867276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-48630966896526015282015-12-13T19:44:35.108-05:002015-12-13T19:44:35.108-05:00We got into the habit of taking down Christmas dec...We got into the habit of taking down Christmas decorations before the new year because our middle daughter's birthday is January first. It was important to me to celebrate her birthday as a stand alone event, complete with decorations of its own. Now that she is grown and gone, we let the tree and stuff stay out longer ... not till February, tho.<br /><br />I must admit, I have never heard of Candlemas before. Learned something today!<br /><br />Good luck surviving the end of semester craziness. Christmas vacation is your reward. You can do it!Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-76008555212719800122015-12-13T18:33:49.756-05:002015-12-13T18:33:49.756-05:00It's all so festive and lovely!! I love that y...It's all so festive and lovely!! I love that you keep the tradition of Christmas starting on Christmas Day and ending on Candlemas. :)HollyElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262141907304468611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-81895859500616236632015-12-13T13:40:13.720-05:002015-12-13T13:40:13.720-05:00I love your black and purple and tree. And those p...I love your black and purple and tree. And those pears are amazing, I sent my mother a box once. I should really be a nice daughter and do it again. I have a full size coffin bookshelf in my living room that I decorate. It has Corpse Bride houses and last year they got their own mini fiber optic tree. I found some mini glass Halloween ornaments in Williamsburg actually over vacation this year. I also finally found classy looking snowflake window clings for the glass. Love the haunted house! KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007822913403208150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318046134864811272.post-52102414643946036052015-12-13T11:44:01.394-05:002015-12-13T11:44:01.394-05:00Oh, that looks like a very special fruitcake indee...Oh, that looks like a very special fruitcake indeed! I got a catalogue from Harry & David once - drooled all over it. :)<br /><br />I love your tree because purple, and what a great idea to decorate a haunted house! I think I've been celebrating Candlemas all along and just didn't know it. My decorations never come down in any sort of timely fashion. ;)<br /><br />It's been nice to read all about your holiday rituals, Goth Gardener. Insomniac's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713662124096176176noreply@blogger.com