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

Hi everyone, Welcome to Day 11 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration!

Giveaway Update: Congratulations Judith Ames!  You've won the Genniewren Highland Bundle and have been contacted by email.

Today we are giving away … a FANTASTIC 11 piece Highland outfit set to 1 lucky winner!  These beautifully detailed outfits were handmade by Genine from Genniewren Designs as the prototype for her Highland Boy and Highland Girl pattern collections. This is such an amazing opportunity to add an authentic piece of Genniewren Designs to your doll collection!

Bonus Fun For Everyone! Today we are highlighting our Cultural Wear Pattern Collection at Pixie Faire.  Simply add two patterns from this collection to your shopping cart, and enter discount code: DAY11BOGO in the discount box at checkout to get one of the patterns for FREE!   

Note: This offer is for the Cultural Wear Collection only. This coupon code will be good for one day only - January 4th (12 AM-11:59 PM PST) and is available for one use per customer. Limit one free pattern. The least expensive item will be free.

Giveaway includes two complete outfits!  handcrafted by Genine of Genniewren Designs. These outfits were the prototype pieces for her Highland pattern series.  If you haven't checked these out yet - you really ought to! Genine has everything you need to create an entire Highland dance uniform for 18" boy and girl dolls! 

  • The Highland boy outfit featuring The Prince Charlie Jacket & Vest, Highland Dress Shirt, Red/Green Kilt, Socks, Ghillies, and Accessories
  • The Highland girl outfit featuring The Girls Highland Vest, Highland Dance Blouse, Purple Plaid Kilt, Socks, and Ghillies

 

 

 What cultural traditions do you or your family take part in? Some family traditions carry on through traditional baked goods or special meals, others could be activities, places to visit, or celebrations. We'd love to hear more about it!

To enter simply respond to this post by commenting below and complete this sentence:
“A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is...  A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be...

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific), today, 1/4/2019.

One entry per person. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment. We will choose a winner and announce it tomorrow to let everyone know who won.

Happy New Year,

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team


100 Comments

Judith McCaulley
Judith McCaulley

January 04, 2019

I don’t have a favorite cultural tradition – and really have no interest in a specific traditional pattern. I just like them all :)

Crystal
Crystal

January 04, 2019

Not sure this qualifies as cultural tradition but we do the plant a penny to make our money grow on New Years and we have ham and beans for New Years to not be hungry in the new year.

Jane
Jane

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition is to make a Yule log cake for Christmas dinner.
I would like to see Southern Belle style designs.

Valnora
Valnora

January 04, 2019

I would love to see more costumes of the heroines of American history.

Cheri
Cheri

January 04, 2019

We are Heinz 57 also, but I have made the same fudge recipe every Christmas for over 50 years. I guess that is a family tradition. I would like to see costumes from Norway and Sweden.

Sandy Stave
Sandy Stave

January 04, 2019

Cultural Tradition:
My heritage is French-Canadian and English. Not too exciting. However, one of my daughters-in-law’s family dates back centuries in New Orleans. So, Kings Day (January 6) and Mardi Gras (March 5) will be celebrated with great enthusiasm! Fortunately, our whole family is included in the festivities. Meanwhile, one of my sons has moved back to Texas and although he was not overly happy about the move, he now is a true Texan! He is totally into the culture, pearl button shirts, boots, cowboy hats and even country music! In California the big “holiday” with nothing historical, is Cinco de Mayo. Parades, decorations, food and everything in between. And, let’s not forget the summertime BBQs and luaus.

A Cultural Pattern: Perhaps, something for Madi Gras.
Thankyou!

Shar
Shar

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS.. celebrating Christmas at my Swedish church with a St. Lucia processional and eating a traditional Swedish feast. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…a Swedish traditional costume or a St. Lucia costume.

Connie
Connie

January 04, 2019

I loved taking my mom to a Highland games event !

Vanessa
Vanessa

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is Dia de la Independencia. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be the traditional skirt and embroidered blouse of Mexican women.

Debbie
Debbie

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I like to take part in is attending Christmas Eve service at church where we sing Christmas carols by candle light rejoicing in our Savior’s birth.

Nancy Saller
Nancy Saller

January 04, 2019

I am interested in doing a lot of family genealogy and some of the most difficult is dealing with the patronymic names of the Scandinavian country names but it still has an interest to me because my dads ancestries are from Denmark and Sweden. I would love to see more patterns from that area of the world.

Anna
Anna

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS celebrating Midsummer at the local Scandinavian community centre; I’m part of a living history/reenactment group that sets up a Viking trading village there for the weekend celebration every year. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE clothing from different South American cultures or a greater variety of First Nations cultures.

Alanna
Alanna

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS visiting our local Viking Festival every year. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE Norse clothing from the Viking era.

Nancy
Nancy

January 04, 2019

Our favorite culture tradition is St. Nicholas Day. I would like to see patterns for animal costumes for dolls.

Carol
Carol

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS.IRISH STEP DANCING. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE..IRISH STEP DANCING COSTUME.”

Carol
Carol

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS.IRISH STEP DANCING. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE..IRISH STEP DANCING COSTUME.”

T Marie
T Marie

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN is preparing a Lamb pound cake at Easter and nut rolls for both Christmas & Easter. A cultural pattern that I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would an authentic gypsy style costume from European countries. Thank you.

Chriss
Chriss

January 04, 2019

I’ve never really taken part in any cultural traditions. I think Pixie Faire already has a great selection of cultural patterns, but I would love to see designers continue to create accurate historical and cultural patterns. Maybe some folklore creature costumes from different cultures could be fun?

Joanne G
Joanne G

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in baking our families’ traditional Danish pastry at Christmas time to give as gifts to friends.

Carol Raymond
Carol Raymond

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition that I like I take part in is Irish dance.

Shana
Shana

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is the Norwegian tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve with a festive dinner, carols, and opening a few of the gifts under the tree. My grandmother, who is Norwegian, always served a special Scandinavian Christmas bread with a Norwegian cheese called gjetost, dried apricots, and date rolls. We have continued this tradition and added a few things to it. A cultural tradition I find interesting is the celebration of Hanukkah. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a Middle Eastern or Eastern European traditional outfit. The next pattern I buy will be the Spanish Flamenco dancer dress.

Gammy
Gammy

January 04, 2019

I love the Native American Indian traditions and would love more Native American Indian outfits.

Susan
Susan

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS St Patrick’s day. Our heritage includes the Irish among lots of others. I cook up a huge pot of corn beef and cabbage. My whole family gathers and we have a great time. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE more ancient costumes from the Mediterranian area. I love Thimbles and Acorns patterns. The historical backgrounds are fantastic! I’d like more of a great thing!

Vanessa Cato
Vanessa Cato

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS making traditional English Christmas cake, pudding and mincemeat. I send, or take them to my sons each year (which is a little easier now I also live in the USA). Most of their children, spouses and in-laws have become avid fans of this rich food.
A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE English folk costumes, such as those worn for Maypole, country and Morris dancing. I would also like to see traditional Russian/Mongolian and Bavarian outfits.

Jo
Jo

January 04, 2019

My Dutch family puts out shoes instead of socks/stockings at Christmas. Contemporary African outfits might be a good addition.

Johnnie
Johnnie

January 04, 2019

I love reading about different cultures that make up the history of the United States. I would like to see doll patterns of everyday people in history

Karen
Karen

January 04, 2019

A favorite Cultural tradition that I take part in is celebrating Russian Christmas. We adopted my youngest daughter from Russia and during the process we met some local families that were also adopting from Russia. We have become very close with these families. Every year we get together, cook some traditional Russian dishes, shop at the local European store to get some of our favorite desserts and celebrate!
I would love to see some of the Traditional Russian folk clothing like Ladies Sarafans and Kokoshniks and Mens Linen Kosovorotka shirts, Porty pants with a Kushak belt and Kartuz headwear offered at Pixie Faire.

Tambra
Tambra

January 04, 2019

I would enjoy seeing more European historical patterns, such as England, France, Italy, Spain, etc. :-)

Nora
Nora

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is St. Patrick’s Day. Every year growing up my Father would bellow through the house with “Oh Danny Boy”, “When Irish Eyes are Smiling”, and soooooo many more … I can still hear him which gives me GREAT comfort. And Mom always cooking the corn beef and cabbage. Thank you for allowing me to share.

Diana G
Diana G

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE:
A more historical accurate period dressing of each culture… Thanks for the chance to voice a suggestion..

Linda
Linda

January 04, 2019

I love the outfit today that is being shown, but I would love to see one from the older day a christmas outfit

Joyce Gizzi
Joyce Gizzi

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition we had in our family was to celebrate “Little Christmas” Jan 6 and not take down the tree or decorations until after that day. I would like to see more Asian costumes.

Vicki
Vicki

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is the Native Americans in Alaska coming in from the remote towns in Alaska bringing in their artwork for sale. They have an attention to detail that brings to life their culture for all of us to enjoy. The best part is to listen to the artist tell you how they made their artwork and the feeling they wanted to share with the world.

Ruth
Ruth

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…”

I absolutely love the one offered today, but I would like to see is Biblical attire for the Christmas Holiday season…..

Anita
Anita

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is Scottish Highlanders Bagpipers. . Our friend who almost is like a son belongs to a Scottish Bagpipers unit and I love the sound of the pipes. Also my husband is descended from the Kings of Scottish. Your patterns and these beautiful garments are FANTASTIC.

Patricia
Patricia

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS Saint Lucia Day. The celebration comes from Sweden. On December 13th, the oldest girl in the family dresses in a long white gown with a red sash. She puts a wreath of lit candles on her head and sings as she goes through the house delivering breakfast to her family in the darkness of the morning. Traditionally, breakfast would be buns or cookies in the shape of cats.

Denise
Denise

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is Hanukkah. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be any outfits of African origin.

Michelle
Michelle

January 04, 2019

“A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is St. Patricks Day. I love watching all the bagpipers and dancers at a favorite resturant we go to each year after the St. Patrick’s Day 5K run in Ann Arbor, MI. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be from different countries around the world.”

Lynn
Lynn

January 04, 2019

my family is a traditional american family,Heinz 57 mix.I would love to see some traditional american Native costumes.

Kathleen
Kathleen

January 04, 2019

Cultural events documented by costuming is of interest to many people….particularly featuring an Old World Christmas. The costumes shown are well done and would be welcomed in any doll’s wardrobe. Because many enjoy the Christmas season, more traditional or Old World Christmas patterns would be of interest. Thank you for the contest opportunity.

Sue
Sue

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS…. NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE.

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE IS…. A VARIETY OF NATIVE AMERICAN ACCURATE TRIBE WEAR .

Charlene
Charlene

January 04, 2019

My Family has been getting together on Christmas Eve for 62 years at the home of grandparents, to celebrate Christmas and start our own traditions. I love all the costumes,

Kathryn
Kathryn

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS Oktoberfest! We love to attend our local Oktoberfest celebrations each year and enjoy the music, dancing, food and good cheer we experience when we go with our family!

cassandra
cassandra

January 04, 2019

“A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is being together with family in gratitude for the time we can spend together. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be princess dresses…”

Teri
Teri

January 04, 2019

My son’s in laws are originally from Taiwan, so our latest cultural tradition is the Chinese New Year. My three granddaughters were born in the year of the dragon, the horse, and the rooster. I would like to see more patterns offered in Asian styles … Japanese kimono with obi and more elaborate Chinese ensembles.
Louise Coffield
Louise Coffield

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is Scottish Highlanders Bagpipers. I do not participate but really enjoy the music and costumes and their dancing. I also love going to Native American Pow-Wows to see the beautiful beaded regalia and their dances…. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be Native American beaded costumes and also traditional Scandinavian costumes.

Marty C.
Marty C.

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING comes from my German heritage – from the traditional foods that are celebrated. A traditional outfit pattern I would like to see would be a German dirndle dress.

Cathy
Cathy

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is having corned beef and cabbage on St Pats day since my ancestors were Scottish and Irish. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be miniature Scottish emblems.

Jane W.
Jane W.

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is baking my Grandmother’s roll recipe with my family for holiday dinners. My two sons and grandchildren have carried on this tradition and now they all make them. Usually one of my grandchildren comes over early and helps…lots of fun, as we roll out three batches of dough. Then they all take some home after dinner. A cultural pattern I would like to see on Pixie Faire is African dance clothing.

Cathy
Cathy

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is having corned beef and cabbage on St Pats day since my ancestors were Scottish and Irish. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be miniature Scottish

Bette Jean
Bette Jean

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS our town’s Italian Festival. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE anything Italian: high fashion from Milan, country traditional outfits, historic Roman garb.

Vicki
Vicki

January 04, 2019

A favorite Cultural Tradition I take part in is making Tamales on Christmas Eve. Living in the Southwest, appreciating all that surrounds us. I would love to see Pixie Faire offer patterns for the Charles Dickens look… Caroling…Victorian…

Laura
Laura

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS Irish dancing… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE.clothing worn by Appalachian homesteaders.

Judy
Judy

January 04, 2019

SENTENCE:
“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…Mexican celebrations like Cinco de Mayo. I love all the colorful dresses and dances.

Lynn
Lynn

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a Vietnamese Ao Dai or British Pearlie dress.

Cinda Wood
Cinda Wood

January 04, 2019

I like the Chinese New Year Celebration. My husband is one of four that carries the colors in our parade.

Janet
Janet

January 04, 2019

My cultural interest would be with Switzerland, Norway and Denmark, as that is where most of my ancestors came from. I would love to see more patterns dedicated to these countries.

Kathy
Kathy

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is… Flamenco dancing. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire is Flamenco dancer. I know you have a Spanish dancer costume pattern which I may be able to adjust to make the dress I want.

debbie swanson
debbie swanson

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…”

I am half Norwegian, so I love the scandavian look for my dolls. keep up this great site, it is folks like you that keep me motivated to make things for my grandbabies. I need to live to 200 to make all the great outfits you have available here

Lori
Lori

January 04, 2019

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE… more Scandinavian patterns. The international set of patterns is great, but there are not a lot available, so I would love to see more offerings.

Pat S
Pat S

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS making meat pockets – Sassedabaroaches or sesiesabroaches – sorry, my family never did give me the correct spelling, if there is one! (meat wrapped in bread dough and baked) on Christmas Eve. I was told that this came from my grandmother’s German parents. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE an around the world pattern each month. Each month feature a pattern based on a different country. Give a little background information on the country and the clothing and let it be a geography lesson we could share with our girls.

Tutu Barbie
Tutu Barbie

January 04, 2019

A tradition I love it the lighting of the luminaries. The neighbors all through the community purchase the bags, candles and sand and display them on Christmas eve. Everyone goes outside to enjoy the display and greet their friends. I love the Hawaiian patterns you have available. I would also like to see traditional pirate outfits based on the real thing.

Marcia
Marcia

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… discovering my Jewish heritage. I have just begun delving into it. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…some Mennonite/Amish patterns, as that is part of my husband’s heritage. ”

Dottie
Dottie

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be…
more western cowgirl/boy style clothing.
(Don’t know if western wear is considered cultural though.!?.) :~)

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…”
A tradition we take part in is always Christmas, I would like to see different style of Christmas dresses to make regarding Christmas such as from the 1800s style etc.,:)

Shirley
Shirley

January 04, 2019

I am blown away by these offered Scottish patterns and clothes. Beautiful. I love Christmas. I would love to see Dickens era caroling clothes for the 18 in dolls.

Islander_58North
Islander_58North

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition I enjoy watching is Chinese New Year. Wish there were more historical Chinese patterns.

Laura
Laura

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition that is my favourite and I love everything about isi Christmas!

C Hobson
C Hobson

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS our families reunionnon the 4th of July and the craft fairs, fireworks, etc.

Mrs.H
Mrs.H

January 04, 2019

We do love our American traditions and food, and would like to reenact our dolls in some early Pilgrim style clothes for a fun Thanksgiving time.

Of course if a designer wants to go all out with Norwegian bunad and embroidery, perhaps in Disney Frozen style, that would be great too! Sure, and why not Anastasia from Russia while we’re at it.

Jan
Jan

January 04, 2019

“A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is… A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be more of the native American outs fits. Especially the different tribes . I have a couple of Native American Indians tribes that runs in my family. So to be able dress my doll into those tribes would so wonderful to teach my grand children about them.

Lesta
Lesta

January 04, 2019

We don’t have many cultural traditions. The ones we do have are, my kids draw names each year for Christmas. The adult kids together and the grandchildren as a group. The grand kids range in age from 20 down to 10 months. This year we broke a little tradition because one family had no money to spend on their kids for Christmas, so the rest of the kids each picked a name from their family and spoiled them. It was probably the best Christmas they have ever had. I have European lineage, but my family was in the United States as early as 1640, so I would like to see some early settlers and native costumes. Thanks Pixie Faire for the patterns and all the good you do in the world.

S Kennedy
S Kennedy

January 04, 2019

All these patterns of costuming from the past is an amazing way to preserve it in the future.

Barbara
Barbara

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I FIND INTERESTING IS.Irish dancing.. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE . . . .ANYTHING!..

Rosemarie
Rosemarie

January 04, 2019

I am first generation born from a German Mom and an Italian Dad. We celebrate Advent before Christmas just as my mother did growing up in Germany. We, also, celebrated St. Nick coming on December 6th. I celebrated these with my children and now they are continuing the tradition with theirs.

Linda
Linda

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS EARLY AMERICAN/FRONTIER. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE SOMETHING LIKE AN ANNIE OAKLEY OUTFIT.

Dorothy
Dorothy

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition l take part in is Paczkis for Fat Tuesday. These are a pastry similar to a bismark but filled with unique flavors (prune, for one!) for the day before Ash Wednesday. A cultural pattern l would like to see offered at Pixie Faire is something with a French flair.

Patti
Patti

January 04, 2019

I would like to see something pertaining to Wales!

Laura
Laura

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS the true meaning of Christmas the birth of Jesus and spending it with family and friends. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE the Indian powwow dancer with full headdress.”

Patricia T.
Patricia T.

January 04, 2019

I love going to American Indian PowWows. The dress regalia is beautiful and would love to see a pattern for a beaded dress.

Patricia T.
Patricia T.

January 04, 2019

I love going to American Indian PowWows. The dress regalia is beautiful and would love to see a pattern for a beaded dress.

Shelley
Shelley

January 04, 2019

I would like to see traditional outfits for the different cultures in Europe, say the 1800s-1900s (before the cultural identities were being absorbed by the superpowers) My grandchildren have “Russian” ancestry which has become a label for Ukraine, Georgia, Estonia and other nations which were annexed by during the last century and a half.
it would also be nice to see representations of traditional clothing worn by different religious cultures. Jewish, Catholic, Buddist, Muslim. They wouldn’t have to be the ornate ceremonial clothing but examples of usual everyday clothing or accessories that are used to represent a sect.

Wendy
Wendy

January 04, 2019

My very favorite annual cultural event has been American Thanksgiving traditions. I love the opportunity to be thankful for the people’s throughout history who have risked everything to begin anew.
We are such a diverse nation in faith, ethnicity and traditions I find them all of interest, to understand why and how they are celebrated.
I would like to see historical patterns of varied nations and traditions.

Lynne
Lynne

January 04, 2019

A favourite cultural tradition I take part in is called first footing. This is a Scots tradition the first person through your door after midnight new year eve needs to have black hair. If no black hair then carrying a piece of coal. It brings good luck.
Would so love these patterns :-)

Sharon
Sharon

January 04, 2019

Caroling is a dear memory for me. Any winter outfit, basic dress and coat, of the Dickens era could be traditional as well as versatile for non-caroling attire.

Cindy
Cindy

January 04, 2019

My heritage is primarily German, Norwegian, and Scottish. You already offer lederhosen and Scottish outfits. But a cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be some of the distinctive Norwegian valley costumes.

Martha Mumma
Martha Mumma

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS we always have pork and sauerkraut on New Years Day for good luck, a German tradition. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a dirndl Outfit.

Martha
Martha

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS.the celebration of United States Independent\ce – Fourth of July, A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE Betsy Ross. Thank you for the opportunity to win the Highland outfits — I am a big fan of Dianna Gabaldon – my home state author (Arizona).

Julie
Julie

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition I like to take part in is having meat pie at Christmas (even though I hate meat pie and don’t eat it). It’s a French-Canadian tradition in our extended family, and even though I don’t eat it, it’s weirdly comforting to have it there as an option. A cultural outfit I’d love to see is a traditional Russian outfit.

Kim
Kim

January 04, 2019

A favorite traditional activity was playing Yut Nori with Korean friends for New Years. A hanbok traditional Korean dress pattern would be nice.

Ann M
Ann M

January 04, 2019

At Christmas we have some traditional Danish food. When I was a young teen, I participated in a Saint Lucia event at the Danish church. I would like to see a pattern for a St Lucia girl with the candle wreath headdress thingie.

Kathy
Kathy

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS the Irish Festival at our Church… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE I would have said a kilt but you have that today! I don’t know any thing else.

Allison
Allison

January 04, 2019

I enjoy taking part in many traditions, but mostly the food. :)
From oyster stew, lutefisk, and lefse at Christmas, to Scotch cookies, plum pudding, and wassail, among so many other yummy foods that are not “normal” today, each bite bringa back members of childhood family gatherings and stories of my patents’ and grandparents’ childhoods, and of the old countries. It’s such a great way to connect and learn and our heritages.
I LOVE these Scottish patterns and will be looking for a Norwegian bunad pattern that most closely matches our family’s.

Eileen
Eileen

January 04, 2019

We always have tamales on Christmas Eve—a Texas tradition. I would love to see Irish outfits.

Laura
Laura

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition that is my favourite and I love everything about isi Christmas!

Barb B
Barb B

January 04, 2019

This one is a natural for me! Being adopted, imagine my surprise to find, through genealogy, that I am 99.9% UK with most of it in Scotland on both sides! A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is: wearing the plaid. I have numerous items, to add to my regular clothing, in my clan’s traditional plaid. We also enjoy attending the Highland games in McPherson, KS every summer. I think the impressive Highland costumes by Genniewren are spot on! Good show!

Jennifer P
Jennifer P

January 04, 2019

I love taking part in my family’s Christmas traditions. I would love to see Christmas related costumes example the Grinch, elves :)

Judy Wastler
Judy Wastler

January 04, 2019

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE YO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE Hannakah.

Lauren EM
Lauren EM

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS TOTEM POLE RAISING. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE WEST COAST FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL DRESS.

Rosemarie
Rosemarie

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS MAKING THE TRADITIONAL FOODS.  A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE AMISH OR MENNONITE DAILY WEAR. I HAVE A VERY DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE. ONE SIDE OF MY FAMILY IS FROM ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND AND THE OTHER SIDE IS OLD ORDER MENNONITE. I HAVE STUDIED ALL OF THEM AND AM FASCINATED WITH THEIR DIFFERENCES.

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