Last Christmas Susan April Elwood my coauthor in Edmund Pickle Chin, A Donkey Rescue Story gave me two gifts. They were memorable in that one was a ‘Christmas Pickle” and one was a pewter donkey, both were ornaments meant for hanging on the Christmas tree. Thank you, Susan! 🙂

Donkey Susan gave me! So nice!

What my dining room wall looks like. See Donkey?

Christmas Pickle Susan gave me for Christmas

The book Susan co authored with me
What perfect gifts. My great granddaughter loves Edmund Pickle Chin!!
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Thanks, Darlene!
I am so glad your granddaughter loves Edmund Pickle Chin. I love comments like this.
Take Care! 🙂
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Susan’s gifts go perfectly with Edmund Pickle Chin!. I’m curious, what do the words say on the package with the pickle? I love this book too, Clar! 🙂
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Thanks, Tracy!
I’ll look it up and get back to you! 🙂
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Here you go Tracy, I’ll copy it down for you. It doesn’t have anything to do with Edmund really.
“The Tradition of the CHristmas Pickle”
“It’s Christmas, a time of jingle bells, stockings, presents under the tree and family traditions. Celebrate the holidays with a time honored, German tradition and have fun with your family for years to come! Following an Old World custom, parents waited until Christmas eve to hide a small pickle ornament on the Christmas tree, tucking it out of sight among the branches. On Christmas morning, the first family member to spot the pickle was rewarded with a special blessing for the coming year and received the first present from under the tree. ”
Susan meant for me to have an ornament but I have saved it like you see it now in the package. We did without a tree last year. At our age the fun is in seeing our grandson enjoy it but he was unable to come to our house. Maybe next year!
Take Care!
XOXO
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Hi Clar, thanks so much for taking the time to type up the “Christmas Tradition of the Pickle”. I love learning about different traditions. We didn’t put a tree either as there are no young kiddies around to enjoy it. Yes, maybe next year. Hugs. 🙂
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You’re welcome Tracy! Don’t let the empty nest get you. Do something daring instead. 🙂
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