Day 7: Night Tree

Day 7 of Advent

Night Tree

We picked this delightful tale up at a local Nature Museum years ago, and it quickly became one of our son’s favorite books year-round. He always spends extra time gazing at the page where all the animals are feasting on the edible ornaments on their tree. It is fun to look for all the animals in the pictures and imagine going out into the woods with treats for the woodland critters like this family did, singing carols in the woods, and of course, sipping some nice hot cups of tea.

- Brigette

Activity for Today

Edible Ornaments

Make edible ornaments to decorate your own Night Tree. One idea is to roll a pinecone in peanut butter or Crisco, and then in bird seed. You could also hang fresh fruit like apples by tying string to the stem.

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All about Night Tree

Fun Fact!
Our son Mark Revere, who’s now 6, absolutely loves The Night Tree! We were thrilled to discover that it was illustrated by the same artist who brought Paul Revere’s Ride to life—the very man after whom we named him!
Night Tree
On the night before Christmas we always go to find our tree.
We bundle up so we’re warm. Nina is already wearing her boots that are
too big for her. She has been wearing them all day.
Dad sets our box in the back of the truck with the rest of his stuff and the
four of us squish into the front seat.
We drive through the bright Christmas streets to where the dark and quiet
begin.
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About the Author
Anne Evelyn Bunting (December 19, 1928 – October 1, 2023), known as Eve Bunting, was a Northern Irish-born American author of over 250 books, primarily for children and young adults. Her works encompass a wide range of subjects, including both fiction and non-fiction, often reflecting her Northern Ireland upbringing, though they also explore themes from Thanksgiving to riots in Los Angeles. Bunting published her first book, The Two Giants, in 1971 and was recognized as one of the Educational Paperback Association's top 100 authors due to her popularity with young readers.

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Charming Ceylon with a touch of spiced pumpkin, cozy like the joy of crafting ornaments for our furry friends' holiday.

Let's spill the tea about Pumpkin Moonshine...

Eloquent Description

Reminiscing old-timey jack-o-lanterns, Pumpkin Moonshine carries all the mystery and
excitement of autumnal colors and flavors. Local sweet Georgia Roaster pumpkins add a
special malty oomph to the friendly warmth of the ginger, clove, and citrus which are all
brought home by the sweet anise and licorice notes. No tricks. Just delightful treat.

Ingredients

Ceylon Black Tea
Pumpkin
Ginger
Cloves
Star Anise
Cinnamon
Orange Rind
Black Pepper
Licorice
Calendula
Organic Natural Flavor

Steeping Suggestions

For hot tea, steep one tea bag in 8 to 10oz of 212 water for 3.5 minutes. For iced, use half the water(same temp), steep for the same time, and add ice after you pull the tea bag out.

Someone Else's Thoughts

"If you love pumpkin, this is the tea for you. Smooth, flavorful, balanced, and satisfying. Just the right amount of caffeine, enough to provide a little energy lift, but no jolt. Would love for this to be available all year."

~ Aida: Pumpkin Moonshine in Loose Leaf