It’s Christmas Eve! Tonight you can bet that kids around the world will be leaving a plate of cookies and milk out for Santa before heading off to bed to stare at the ceiling unable to sleep. (I’m told that in the UK they often leave Santa something stronger than milk, sometimes with a mince pie, and I expect St. Nick appreciates the variety!)
The history of these kinds of traditions is usually murky, but some say that leaving Santa a treat really took off during the Great Depression, when kids became accustomed to rationing and scarcity. It may have been a way for adults to teach kids to share what little they had and to give thanks for any gifts they may get.
Today some families take the tradition even further, using a holiday plate designated only for Santa, making the cookies together especially for the occasion, and even leaving a few carrots for Rudolph and the reindeer.
I think it’s only right that the bringer of Christmas magic deserves a treat for their efforts, and while I do love a Christmas cookie, after all the holiday projects I got done this year, I am thinking that something a little more quilt-y might be just the thing!
Quilt like Jenny with our exclusive Jenny’s Signature Series Tool Set! Click here to watch Jenny show off everything that’s included. The toolbox is embossed with the Missouri Star logo and features Quilt Town floral fabric-lined inserts, magnetic lid for pins and needles, and elastic straps for needle packs. The tools in this series come in an elegantly subtle peach color. Crafted from German-grade steel, each tool is etched with Missouri star symbols, ensuring durability and precision.
Bundle includes:
Jenny's Signature 8" Scissors
Jenny's Signature 4" Scissors
Jenny's Signature Seam Ripper/Stiletto
Jenny's Signature Rotary Cutter
