The Christmas Pickle Tradition is a lovely book that acts as a gentle reminder to children that Christmas is not about getting — it’s really about giving.
One of the things that I love about Christmas is that each family has their own traditions that go along with counting down to the big day. Whether you’re an Elf on the Shelf lover or hater, or you prefer keep things more low key, your family is bound to have its own traditions that you all look forward to year after year.
A few years back, I was chatting with my sister-in-law and she was telling me about this wacky tradition that her family used to have. It had something to do with a pickle being hidden in a tree. I remember thinking, “Wow! I’ve never heard of this before!” Apparently, in her family, they hide a green pickle ornament on the tree and the kids have to find it first thing on Christmas morning. It was really cute and fun.
We have yet to implement the pickle tradition in our home because our kids are so incredibly competitive right now, but I’ve always thought it would be a lovely idea. So when my friend, Jane Simons, reached out to me about a new venture that she had embarked on with some friends of hers, I was really excited to share it with all of you. Jane joined forces with Tammy Dwyer and Melinda Engel at The Christmas Pickle Tradition, LLC, and they just released a beautiful gift set featuring the lovely Christmas Pickle Tradition book along with a pickle ornament, and an annual pickle finder all packaged up in a ready-to-gift box.
We received our gift set a few weeks ago and we couldn’t be happier with the product. The book is full of colorful illustrations and a delightful story that will enchant readers of all ages. The main character is a young elf who is a bit misguided about Christmas is all about. In the beginning, he, like many children, believe that the holiday is all about getting what you want from others. Through it’s sweet narrative, The Christmas Pickle Tradition acts as a gentle reminder to children that Christmas is not about getting — it’s really about giving.
This story resonates with our family values because we always encourage our children to focus on the true meaning of Christmas: family, togetherness, love and kindness. We know that your family will love this book as much as ours did, so sit back, relax and your enjoy this tale over some mugs of hot chocolate with your loved ones – and let us know if it’s a new tradition that you’ll be adding to your own home.
Happy Holidays,
Denine & Daniele
No because I have never heard of it until now.
No we don’t but I would love to start!
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No, we don’t
We do – we have a green pickle and then we bought a clear pickle so we can hide it better.
I do not celebrate the Pickle tradition
I do not celebrate the Christmas Pickle tradition. I have never heard of it before.
We haven’t done this tradition….really didn’t know too much about it til now:)
Anne
So proud of Jane!
sounds like a cute idea and tradition to start with our daughter! 🙂
No, I’ve never heard of it before but it sounds lovely.
No. First time ai heard about it was my daughter mentioned last night that there were many people buying pickle ornaments where she works.
We do not follow this tradition and I had never heard of it before Jane released her book!
I’ll be hiding it our home this year. But for us, the child to find it first gets the first Hanukkah present…we love creating our own traditions!
No, but I would love to!
We do not. But it would be fun to start
We do with a much smaller pickle ornament it is such a fun tradition that both my kids love.
My three young children would love to start this tradition!
We don’t celebrate the pickle tradition but the book looks fun
We don’t celebrate the pickle tradition but I think it would be really fun to start with my six year old daughter!
I’ve never even heard of this tradition but its so wacky that now I HAVE to do it! lol
I’ve heard of the Christmas pickle, but it’s not a tradition in my family.
I grew up doing this! Time to build it into my own family’s tradition.
I haven’t but have heard of it.
We do not currently have the Christmas pickle tradition, but growing up one of my friends family’s did and it was really fun 🙂
Yes we do the pickle tradition I love it!
we have not tried the pickle yet.
We don’t celebrate the pickle tradition. I’ve never heard of it before.