I’ve recently been told about a very beautiful old tale and so now I’m sharing it with you. It’s a simple, yet sweet story that is full of inspiration. Hope you enjoy it just as much as I do!
“A poor but hardworking widow once lived in a small hut with her children. One summer day, a pine cone fell on the earthen floor of the hut and took root. The widow’s children cared for the tree, excited at the prospect of having a Christmas tree by winter. The tree grew, but when Christmas Eve arrived, they could not afford to decorate it. The children sadly went to bed and fell asleep. Early the next morning, they woke up and saw the tree covered with cobwebs. When they opened the windows, the first rays of sunlight touched the webs and turned them into gold and silver. The widow and her children were overjoyed. From then on, they never lived in poverty again.” ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Christmas_Spider
“The Legend of the Christmas Spider is an Eastern European folktale which explains the origin of tinsel on Christmas trees. It is most prevalent in Ukraine, where small ornaments in the shape of a spider are traditionally a part of the Christmas tree decorations.” ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Christmas_Spider
Wishing you all a very blessed holiday season!! From my home to yours…… Happy Holidays!!! ~ Love & Light, Sheila ❤
“The Legend of the Christmas Spider” ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Christmas_Spider
SHEILA RENEE PARKER 
Lovely. Thanx, Sheila: you made my day. Cheers, Mark
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You’re quite welcome, Mark!! 🙂
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When I saw “spider” I got woozy and started to bypass this post, but so glad I didn’t. Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing!
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My pleasure, Felicia! 🙂
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That’s an ADORABLE legend. Made me tear up. Thanks for sharing it.
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Glad you liked it, Priscilla! 🙂
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I love this! 😊❤️
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What a beautiful legend!
Thanks for the follow 🙂
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You’re most welcome! 🙂
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Interesting. I’ve not heard that story before. It’s simple and sweet.
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Most definitely!! 🙂
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God provides the light for the trees and plants that decorate our earth and that do not affect climate change …truly inspirational and does not require change 🙏😊🌹
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Well said!! 🙂
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Happy holidays, Sheila. ❤ What a touching story of nature's blessings. ❤
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Absolutely, Jane! Had to share it, so inspiring! Happy Holidays to you as well!! 💕😊
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Happy Holidays!! What a great story🕸
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Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Holidays to you as well, Jessy! 🙂
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I’ve often seen spider webs covered in dew shimmering in the morning sun. So beautiful, as is your story. Thanks for the reminder that even the simplest of things can bring joy.
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You’re very welcome! 🙂
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What a lovely little tale. I never hurt any creatures, insect spider or otherwise. I believe every being has right to live and so I help them on their way.
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Beautiful story
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Love the story.
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