Merry Christmas
The people of Scandinavia traditionally feed the birds on Christmas Day to ensure good luck throughout the coming year.
Spread some bird seed on your doorstep Christmas morning for New Year’s good luck!
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December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
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SciGuy - thanks and I hope you had a great holiday too!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | December 28, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Sounds like a great tradition. I hope your Christmas is filled with happiness and blessings.
Posted by: sciencedude288 | December 28, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Merry Christmas to you all, my best blogging buddies!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | December 26, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Merry Christmas Nancy!
Posted by: Toni | December 26, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Happy holidays, hon! My best to you & yours for 2010!
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Posted by: Dawn Fine | December 25, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Merry Christmas!
We have followed this Scandinavian tradition for many years. I sprinkled WBU Choice Harvest bird seed on the deck steps at 5:00 a.m. this morning. When the sun rose after 7 a.m. this morning, the birds had a special treat on this frigid morning.
Posted by: MaineBirder | December 25, 2009 at 09:17 AM