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An Advent calendar is a special calendar which is used to count or celebrate the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Some calendars are strictly religious, whereas others are secular in content.
Today, most advent calendars are made for children. Many take the form of a large rectangular card with many “windows”, one of which is opened every day during Advent. In less elaborate calendars, each window opens to reveal an image, a poem, or part of a story such as the Nativity story itself.
The origins of the Advent calendar come from German Lutherans who, at least as early as the beginning of the 19th century, would count down the 24 days of Advent physically. Often this meant simply drawing a chalk line on the door each day, beginning on December 1. Some families had more elaborate means of marking the days, such as lighting a new candle (perhaps the genesis of today’s Advent wreath) or hanging a little religious picture on the wall each day.
At Fragile Earth Stuffed Animals we are currently having a sale on our two remaining styles of eeBoo Advent calendars. Stop by and grab one before they all sell out!
eeBoo Santa's Flight Advent Calendar - $3.99
eeBoo Caroling Mice Advent Calendar - $3.99
If you are a practicing Christian, how do you celebrate Advent? Do you have an Advent Calendar? Do you move pieces of the creche closer each day, culminating in placing the baby in the manger? Do you light a candle in the Advent wreath that your child made in Sunday School?
I remember the chocolate advent calendars my grandmother used to give us each year. With 6 kids, you sometimes had to wait quite a while for your turn to come around again:) It’s funny, but all I recall about those calendars is the chocolate – nothing about what the doors looked like or what the overall picture was. The chocolate was good, though. Then there was one that we had that was illustrated by Tasha Tudor. There was nothing edible about it – just the pictures. And that calendar I can see as clear as day.
Categories: Fragile Earth Tenants · Rupert's Ramblings
Have you heard of the book, Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems? Leonardo is terrible in that he’s really bad at being a monster. He’s not scary at all, which as we all know is the number one requirement of being a monster. So he comes up with a way to frighten people, but it doesn’t work out exactly as he had planned.
If you, or your kids, are fans of Leonardo, we’ve got a treat for you. Newly arrived at the Fragile Earth Orphanage, may we present (drum roll please …..)
Mo Willems Leonard the Terrible Monster Hand Puppet - $24.99
our very own Leonardo monster hand puppet! He’s soft and cuddly and desperate to go home with a good friend!
Posted by Rupert
Categories: Fragile Earth Tenants
Tagged: New Arrivals
I apologize for the lack of posts this past week. The techies have been very sick – the flu’s been running rampant ’round these parts. Hopefully, we’re on our way back to normal, or our version of normal at least. We’re going to try and get everything up and running smoothly again this week, fingers (and paws) crossed:)
The techies didn’t let being under the weather stop them from welcoming some new friends to the Fragile Earth Orphanage. Let me introduce you to the Cordy Roys clan – brand new from the land of JellyCat.
First, we have the kitten – sporting a lovely raspberry coat and coming in at a respectable 10″.
Jellycat Cordy Roy Small Cat - $11.99
Next we have Gator who’s soft green coloring allows him to hide in the marshes or wherever his little heart desires. And hiding that 15″ body is not always easy, let him tell you!
Jellycat Cordy Roy Gator - $21.99
The aardvark is near and dear to one of the techie’s hearts just because of her love of all things orange! And, as with all the Cordy Roys, his soft coat makes him perfect to cuddle-up with. Another 15 incher means there’s all the more to love!
Jellycat Cordy Roy Aardvark - $21.99
A companion to the kitten, this soft blue puppy is 10 inches of love, trust me!
Jellycat Cordy Roy Small Dog - $11.99
Jellycat Cordy Roy Dachsund - $21.99
For all you dachshund lovers out there – here he is! Slightly darker than the kitten, he’s the perfect addition to your life. And believe me, he’s ready to go home with everyone.
All our Cordy Roys are just waiting to be adopted and taken home for the holidays. You can get all their particulars by clicking on the links or by going to Fragile Earth Stuffed Animals and searching Cordy Roys.
submitted by Rupert
Categories: Fragile Earth Tenants
Tagged: New Arrivals
Meet some new additions to the Fragile Earth Stuffed Animal family (I almost capitalized Family – as in THE Family, but, whereas we inspire loyalty, we do not require it to extremes!) The Biddles are inspired by the artwork of David Kirk, the creative genius behind Miss Spider.
Little Biddle Mouse 4" Soft Toy - $8.99
Little Biddle Pig 4" Soft Toy - $8.99
Little Biddle Beast 4" Soft Toy - $8.99
And my personal favorite - the Biddle Beast, who is very adept at helping make things, like broomstick treat bags.
All our Biddles are ready and more than willing to be adopted by your family. Just click the link to go to their page.
Categories: Fragile Earth Tenants
Tagged: Biddles, New Arrivals
