Welcome to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4 in the new year. We wish you a very Happy New Year!
January is named for Janus, the two-faced god who looked into the past and future. Some believe he was Noah who may have been worshipped by his progeny. We certainly looked into the pre-flood world and the new world. The Anglo Saons called this month Wulfsmoanth. (There's a mouthful!)Let's talk about January:
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On January 1, 1892 Ellis Island opened its doors. Did any of your relations enter the United States through Ellis Island? If not, do you know your family's history?
My paternal ancestors may have passed through Ellis Island from Germany ... but that's just a guess.
My mother, however, left a detailed summary dating back to her ancestor leaving Norway on April 28, 1858 on a sailboat, landing at Quebec, Canada on June 10, 1858. Later they traveled by train to Wisconsin, then Minnesota.
January's birthstone is garnet, and the flower is the carnation. Do you have favorite gemstones or flowers?
Sorry, gemstones don't hold much appeal ... maybe an emerald. My favorite 'hot house' flower is the lowly carnation. Silly perhaps, but I still smile at the presence of dandelions.
January 6 is Epiphany. Many take that day as the final day of the Christmas celebration and take down their decor. What about you?
Reluctantly, I take down the tree on Epiphany.
There is some evidence that January can set the tone for your entire year. What do you think of this? Do you make resolutions, etc.?
I don't get that at all.
For years and years, making new year resolutions was a Big Deal ... I even toiled over a Vision Board.
How burdensome!
I like to think every day's a blank page ... an invitation, if you will.
Right now, I'm all about Sean of the South's suggestion. Let's have F-U-N!
Hugs, Myra
