Happy Wintertyde Day January 7, 2015

Cold and windy weather rolled into Charlottesville just in time for the kick-off of Wintertyde 2015. We put up our Wintertyde wreaths just yesterday on Wintertyde Eve. And...we decided to eat our Hoppin' John directly afterward for good luck. OK, Christmastide 2014 is past so start looking forward to getting your chickadee feeder set up by a nearby window. No time or allowance for "post-holiday blues." Also, decor for Saint Brigit's Day, February 1st, should go up on the 18th for your lead-in time. Be aware that the Super Bowl, Candlemas, and Groundhog Day follow immediately within 48 hours so get your beer, Irish stew, candles, and Buffalo wings organized. Have fun,and get your Wintertyde tree up if you have not done so already.