Christmas in May

In "The Long Winter", Laura tells us about the time when she and her family had to wait till after May 8th to celebrate Christmas.  The train was held up during the winter because of snow, with all their gifts, food and other provisions!

This is a fascinating, first-hand account of that "7th Winter" experience!  It so influenced me to consider the celebration of Christmas, that I wait to celebrate in May; as the Ingalls family did that year. (Well, in my shop, at least!)

So, at Laura's "Sweet Memories" keeping the memory of that winter and the grand celebration of Christmas in May, I decorate the shop for Christmas in May.  The celebration includes some special items, like samples of Gingerbread, from Laura's famous recipe!  The celebration usually brings up stories of Christmas's past and a grand time is had by all!

If you are in the neighborhood this May, please stop in for a visit & celebrate a Merry Christmas with us!

Hope to see you there!
The Old Man in the Bib Overalls