Traditions...

Mystery Quilts Anonymous

Here we are at Boxing Day in New Zealand, and I find myself thinking about the traditions we have. We inherited Boxing Day when we came to New Zealand 28 years ago. It has nothing to do the sport of "boxing" and everything to do with Christmas cake! It is the day after Christmas when everyone "boxes" up the last of the Christmas cake and sends it to those who couldn't be with them at this holiday season. What traditions are in your area of the world or family. I love to hear how others celebrate and share.

 
Also makes me think we, as a quilting group (family) should start our own tradition, maybe starting with the holidays next year, I give you a pattern that IS NOT a mystery! So many ideas floating in my head, we will have to have fun with it! We have plenty of time to make new traditions! I love our kind community of quilters and would love to share traditions with you. Please share your thoughts...




For those east of the date line...Merry Christmas. For those of us west of the date line...Happy Boxing Day! Enjoy your day and may all your seams be straight (with Jack the seam ripper not coming out to play)!!!

Love and warm wishes (literally, it's summer in New Zealand!),
Deb
 

Comments

  1. Pam26 Dec 2019, 08:19:00

    Awesome -- Love this idea!! We are in Florida for the winter and having "supper" with our park family! We all bring everything but drinks and meat. It is a great time for those of us who are away from our families for the holidays!! Merry Christmas

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    1. Mystery Quilts Anonymous26 Dec 2019, 10:18:00

      This sounds like a great community tradition for you. Enjoy your time in Florida! Thanks for sewing with me!

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