I was so excited to get a German calendar "Mit Musik". However I made an assumption it came " Mit Chocolat" too. I thought all German ones did because that's the way school children always sold them! I was wrong! So now to keep interest in the tradition after I open the day's number, I eat a cookie to compensate for no candy.We went to the Little Sisters of the Big Church Advent Bazaar purchasing pictured items. The lovely candle piece must have come from their closet and they parted with it to raise funds for needy kids somewhere. Those crafty women painted lots of German trolls; they are loved in this country and often find homes in gardens. It was nostalgic seeing Sisters in habits and veils, a good Catholic memory.
Back to my calendar, "Silent Night" plays as windows open. This famous German carol has endured over time as one of everyone's favorites. Sometimes I sing along, Tom is still trying to decide if my off key voice or poor pronounciation of German is more annoying!
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