It’s Tibb’s Eve!

Welcome Lovelies!  It’s Tibb’s Eve!

And, I am like a Whirling Dervish putting the finishing touches on my decorating (indoors AND out), still shopping, wrapping, delivering and baking!  Yes, I have ambitious plans, indeed.  Fingers, toes and eyes crossed that I will be able to check it all off my list before the light of dawn.  Am I dreaming?! I have never before been this late doing Christmas!  A dream vacay  to New York City during the first of the month, and having been down with flu for this entire week, has really put me behind in all things Christmas at our home this year.

As far as I know, Tibb’s Eve, the 23rd of December, originated on the south coast of Newfoundland some fifty plus moons ago.  In some island communities, it is also known as Tipp’s Eve, or Tipsy Eve.   So, now, I think you might know where this is going…Once upon a time, it was thought to be acceptable to have the first few festive ‘tipples’ (translation:  alcoholic drinks) before Christmas on Tibb’s Eve, a time reserved for visiting neighbours and friends, dropping off gifts and having a few swallies (translation:  ales) while making the rounds from house to house throughout the outport (translation:  village).

In keeping with tradition, I invite you to join me in a nook in my kitchen for a festive cuppa, perhaps a steaming spiced toddy to warm you.  Perfect for a damp, cold night like this.  It has been raining all day and much of our snow has disappeared, so it could very well be a green Christmas after all.  I, however, will stick to my holiday tea as I will need my total wits about me to complete all that is on my To-Do list tonight…

And, since this will be my last post before Christmas, I want to wish you all, dear friends, a joyous time filled to the brim with cozy memories and to thank you for visiting me.  (Oh, darn, I forgot to remove the price sticker from the bottom of that candle before I wrapped it) Sigh. It’s going to be a lonnng night….Lol

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Hugs, Linda

A Christmas candle is a lovely thing;It makes no noise at all,But softly gives itself away.~Eva Logue

Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white’.
Bing Cosby

May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;The spirit of Christmas which is peace;The heart of Christmas which is love.~Ada V. Hendricks

There are no strangers on Christmas Eve.  ~Mildred Cram and Adele Comandini

Christmas… is not an external event at all, but a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart. Freya Stark

Tonight I am joining Open House, Treasure Hunt Thursday, Feathered Nest Friday, Home Sweet Home, Vintage Inspiration, Inspiration Friday