Prepare now for the Wintertyde holidays

We're half way through September, and the Fall and Christmas holiday season is gaining momentum. Be prepared by stocking up on all your Wintertyde decorative items ahead of time.

Kurt Adler football from replacements.com OK, we want to zip through the rest of the Wintertyde holidays that come after the first week in February. After celebrating Saint Brigit's Day, Candlemas, Groundhog Day, and the Super Bowl, it's time to get up your Saint Valentine's Day items. Hearts for the wreath should be inexpensive and Winter weather durable. The one for your Wintertyde indoor LED or minilight white branching table top tree can be an heirloom item> For example, this handmade glass heart:

vintage-ornaments.com You want to have all your Saint Valentine's Day items in place right after the Super Bowl.

christmasandcity.com Next, here a shamrock ornament that is appropriate for Saint Brigit's Day on February 1st. Two essential items for wreath and tree for this saint are the shamrock and the Saint Brigit's cross. Check online under images for potential items to order and use. Mardi Gras falls in late February, and items should be faily easy to obtain online. Finally, we have Saint David's Day on March 1st. He's the patron saint of Wales. His symbols are the Welsh dragon and the leek. This is the day to serve some type of onion dish.

Wintertyde ends on March 6th. This is the day to take down and tuck away all Wintertyde items for next year. What should take their place is your Saint Patrick's Day goodies for March 17th, which heralds the upcoming and much-needed Spring 2015!