12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 January 4th, 2019

Marilyn

January 04, 2019

I would love to see a traditional Israeli dance outfit for male and female dancers for our granddaughters’ American Girl Dolls. The granddaughters have all participated in Recudiyah (Israeli dance festivals ) in Canada and that particpation led to further participation in other folk dances and acrobatic work.

Roberta Smith

January 04, 2019

Cultural tradition: bagpipe music at ceremonies
Pattern: Scottish dresses

Sharon

January 04, 2019

A favorite tradition in my family is …….

Emily

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is celebrating St. Lucia day in Sweden. A cultural pattern I would find interesting is either a Sami Gakti or a traditional Russian dress.

Linda

January 04, 2019

We follow a lot of the Polynesian culture and I would like to see a cultural pattern for Nanea for a simple muumuu, not like her Holoku dress but a more informal version of a long dress used for daily wear.

Sandrine

January 04, 2019

I am French and a favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is Carnival, where floats and a dressed up crowd lead Mister Carnival to his trial, accuse him of everything wrong in the World and condemn him to be burnt publicly. Pancakes is a special meal for Carnival too. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie faire would be traditional Eastern european outfits both for boys and girls.

Catherine Rose

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire is native New Zealand (maori) outfit.

Helen

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is Irish singing and dancing. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered is traditional Irish dresses for dancing and and other special occasions (such as weddings).

Jennifer

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS attending the Highland Festival in Maclean, Australia. It stirs my Scottish blood each year. Listening to the bagpipes brings tears to my eyes at times. There is nothing like a massed Scottish band. II’d like to see some traditional Welsh patterns included in the wonderful offering at Pixie Faire, please.

Carol JB

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS making German meatballs for a Christmas every year. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a German outfit.

Lissette

January 04, 2019

I like to participate in as many traditions from different cultures to better understand the people and learn about the country. Like to find patterns on traditional wedding, dancing, sporting and military outfit from each country.

Diane R.

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural clothing I find interesting is definitely the Highland cultures of Ireland and Scotland.

Rae

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… Our American celebrations. Independence Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, all of which honor our heroic citizens.

Lizette

January 04, 2019

A cultural collection is so much more fun to create and is the best of a lifestyle.a beautiful tradition for everyone to see

Brenda Ward

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is Irish dancing. It takes much practice and I love watching. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered is the traditional Irish dance dresses. They are lovely.

Debbie Grant

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is Scottish Highland games. Since my husband is a Scotsman I have discovered I like many traditions from Scotland. I would like to see more traditional Native American clothes and accessories.

Pamdux

January 04, 2019

A tradition my family has is to make fudge every year for Christmas. We would make it with my mom. Now we all get together and make it. I would love to see the first people to come to this country and the natives. dress.

Theresa

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be traditional Yorkshire or Welsh designs.

Judy

January 04, 2019

I have ancestors from the Netherlands. When I visited Holland, Michigan, I found some wonderful authentic costume patterns for the 18" doll. I also found wooden shoes. I would like to see patterns for clothing from Denmark and other Scandinavian countries.

Marilyn

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition I take part in is making Russian Easter bread and cheese. A pattern I’d like to see offered would be for Russian peasant dress, which was often quite elaborate. I think there is a collection at the Brooklyn Museum.

Cinda Wood

January 04, 2019

I love the Chinese New Year. My husband carries the colors for the parade here in Jacksonvile, Oregon.

Megan

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I enjoy is singing folk songs learned from my grandmother, both Welsh and Irish. I’ve studied enough Welsh to sing “At Hyd Y Nos” and “Calon Lan” for her.
I would love to see a pattern for the Welsh National dress.

Fay

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS Chinese New Year Celebration. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be Chinese traditional outfit

Dena M

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is Norwegian folk dancing. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be Norwegian folk costumes.

Jasmine A.

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is…I take part in many American cultural traditions such as 4th of July and Thanksgiving. A cultural pattern I would find interesting would be some historical Jewish clothing or maybe some traditional Native American clothing.

Linda

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS the powwow ceremony and would love to see more native american accessories and outfits

Mary

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS celebrating and enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday in the USA … A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE clothing the Pilgrims wore and the clothing of the Indian tribes in Massachusetts who participated in the first Thanksgiving…”

Ginger

January 04, 2019

I don’t have favorite cultural traditions but I would love to see more Irish dancer outfits.

Melani

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… caber tossing.

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE… a Russian outfit for a boy doll.

Ramona Adams

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting are German Volks marches we did a few while stationed in Germany with the Army
A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a Japanese kimono.

Natalie

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see would be traditional Russian dress. Or Egyptian. Possibly some native African tribal costumes.

Chris

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I FIND INTERESTING IS" the wearing of the Korean hanbok to celebrate 1st birthdays and other special events like Korean(same time as Chinese New Year) New Year!

Lynne Thompson

January 04, 2019

“A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is… listening to bagpipes. My brother and one daughter are accomplished pipers, his son plays the drums and his other daughter does the highland fling, Nothing can compare to the way my heart stirs when my brother plays his pipes on a distant rural hill. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be…” a complete Ukrainian dance outfit

Pam

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be traditional fur lined Inuit clothing.

Ericka

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be…Traditional Japanese Kimono.