Saturday, August 30, 2014

How to celebrate February 1st and 2nd during Wintertyde 2015

A check of the Wintertyde 2015 calendar shows that after January, February starts with a lot of celebrations.

First of all, so to speak, February 1st is not only Saint Brigit's Day but also Super Bowl 49 Sunday.  So, have an Irish-flavored Super Bowl celebration at your house.  Serve an Irish stew, during the pre-game shows, at some point during the day, and if green beer is already available, stock up plenty.

Your front door wreath should already have its Saint Brigit's cross and a bright green shamrock.  These ought to be attached 1 week prior to the 1st of February.  Ditto for your Wintertyde tree:  Saint Brigit's cross, shamrock, and a football for Super Bowl 49.

February 2nd is a more sedate observance than February 1st in 2015.  Two Wintertyde holidays fall on the 2nd:  Candlemas and Groundhog Day.  



Your wreath can take two ornaments at the same time the other go up:  1 week before February 1st.  Check online for a groundhog ornament and a candle ornament.  Both will take some time to find. Or consider making your own.  You'll want 2 of each.  One for the outdoor wreath and one for your Wintertyde tree.  Make sure that your candle ornament does not feature holly or anything
related to Christmas.  A tealight makes a good candle ornament because it's the right size.  Be creative in coming up with something.

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Once these 4 holidays have passed, shift into Saint Valentine's Day mode.  Decorative items go up by February 3rd this year.



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