But you just might want to check your tree and make sure that the only spiders you find are ornamental and the only cobwebs you see are tinsel. and then 4 more sets of bugle with a seed bead. I bought a spider ornament long ago for my tree. the stories are nice except I don't care for spiders. Not only are house spiders basically inevitable, but they're also generally harmless, and even provide some valuable perks that many humans fail to appreciate. Their legend is said to have inspired some longstanding Christmas traditions, like silvery tinsel and spider ornaments on trees. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on March 31, 2013: I had never heard the cute stories of the little spiders and the Christmas tree. I have put both stories on here and a Youtube tutorial on how to make a Christmas spider. Once upon a time in a small cottage, lived an old widow and her children. The spiders fled to the attic and listened to the excitement below as the Christmas tree was put up and decorated. Isn't it wonderful? I have two grown kids that can't stand to look at them. moonlake (author) from America on November 27, 2011: Thank you for stopping by and leaving the a comment. Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on November 20, 2011: What a lovely story! Now if I lived in the south where there are poison spiders I may feel different about that. diogenes from UK and Mexico on November 20, 2011: Good stuff! Glad you like the story. The Christmas spider story may not directly address these practical benefits, but it still promotes a refreshingly tolerant view of house spiders. They just managed to survive and had to move to the farthest corner of the attic for the time being. Consider yourself lucky if actual spiders take up residence in your Christmas tree. moonlake (author) from America on December 07, 2013: Au fait, My brother-in-law had one get in the boat with him. The story spread and from then on a spider on ones tree was seen as a sign of good fortune. Justin W Price from Juneau, Alaska on November 26, 2011: interesting story. I have 2 little spiders who would love to crawl around this tree LOL... Voted Up and Beautiful. It's partly just a practical matter, since there's pretty much nothing we can do to prevent house spiders from sharing our homes — as they have for thousands of years. About Spider Legends In Christmas Short Stories there are many different folk legends that deal with Christmas Spiders. I have read two versions of the story. She took care of the babies just like any mother should. I haven't seen it in a long time. And although the story itself is fictional, it still features an uncommonly fair portrayal of spiders as non-monsters. Buy It: Silver Christmas Spider Ornament ($12, Etsy) Gold Spider Web Ornament Pick a Christmas spider with a little glamour to play on the silver and gold hues from the story. Plus, when you're in a mindful mood, it can be meditative (and even entertaining) to just watch a house spider in her web for a while. This content was adapted from the original article "The Origin of Christmas Traditions and Christ's Birth" by Dr. John Barnett. Oh what a beautiful Christmas tree they saw! Cobwebs can admittedly feel more like a curse than a blessing when you have to clean them out of corners and windowsills, but those areas would need to be periodically cleaned anyway — and removing a few cobwebs is a small price for free pest control. I've never had a spider on my tree -- unless a real one snuck into it as described above! On Christmas Eve, the woman went into the forest and came back with a small fir to serve as a Christmas tree. When the house became quiet the spiders slowly crept downstairs for a peek. Well, from there you know what he did with that spider. No fire ants -- for now. I tried to find the prettiest spider I could find for this picture, but that's not easy. While Americans don't typically include spiders in their canon of Christmas creatures, the arachnids are yuletide mainstays in some parts of the world, namely a swath of Europe from Ukraine to Germany. moonlake (author) from America on November 21, 2011: Thanks writer20 for stopping by. You have done a beautiful hub as well! Up and interesting votes. One summer day, a pine cone fell on the earthen floor of the hut and took root. Outside their home was a tall pine tree. Movie Master from United Kingdom on November 20, 2011: Hi moonlake, this is so lovely it gave me goosebumps! The spider frightens the family at first, but in time this despised creature, this object of fear, plays a critical role in a story we all thought we knew. We called them dock spiders. The Christmas spider ornament tutorial video does not work. C E Clark from North Texas on December 06, 2013: Nope, never even knew there was such a thing as a 'dock spider' until you told me in your comment above. In Germany, it seems there are many variations on the tale depending on the religious preference of the person telling the story. Thanks for stopping by. Voted up and awesome. When Joseph, Mary, and Jesus are in danger of being discovered and harmed by Herod’s murderous soldiers, a cave-dwelling spider named Nephila risks her and her children’s safety to help her hallowed visitors. Timely and awesome...Bob. My husband and I don't do that. When they had finished, not a speck of dust remained. Based on an old Ukrainian story, Trinka Hakes Noble (The Orange Shoes) crafts an original heartwarming tale of the grace that can be found in the true spirit of Christmas. (Photo: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab [public domain]/Flickr), 8 Intriguing Facts About the Green Lynx Spider, 8 Facts About the Misunderstood House Spider, These Wild Animals Can Help Guard Your Garden. Thanks for the vote. The Christmas Around the World exhibit, for example, includes a tree with spider web ornaments "handmade using traditional Ukrainian embroidery patterns.". Never heard about the spiders but will think of this when hanging tinsel this year. Thanks so much for stopping by and for the vote, pin and share. In a quiet cottage in the woods lived a gentle widow and her eight children. To many people, the only times to celebrate spiders are Halloween and never. Spiders, on the other hand, are less widely associated with holiday cheer. Voted this hub up, BAI, pinned to my 'Christmas II' board, and will share! Some animals are enshrined as Christmas icons, like reindeer, partridges and polar bears. I took a picture of this spider in our yard. "Some house spider species have been living indoors at least since the days of the Roman Empire, and are seldom to be found outside, even in their native countries," writes Rod Crawford, curator of arachnid collections at the Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture in Seattle and noted debunker of spider myths. The huge spiders they have here in Texas are one of the drawbacks from my perspective and sometimes I think about moving back to Wisconsin just to get back to where there are no huge spiders, no cockroaches, no tree roaches, no tarantulas or scorpions, etc. arusho from University Place, Wa. The widow’s children cared for the tree, excited at the prospect of having a Christmas tree by winter. The Christmas Spider DIY : Free Poem Printable. A Caribbean jumping spider with festively fluorescent scales. I researched them as a result and they're quite large in a lot of cases! Most of these Christmas short stories originate from legends in Ukraine and Germany. And by encouraging people to symbolically embrace house spiders via spider-shaped ornaments, this tradition weaves a subtle message about coexistence that, as with many holiday fables, resonates well beyond Christmas. Thanks for the vote and share. On Christmas morning the sun shone through the window and hit the webs turning them into silver. The widow worked very hard to keep her children warm and well-fed, but money was not plentiful. Spiders and the Creation of Tinsel This is a German legend about a group of spiders that fled to the corner of the attic to escape the broom of a housewife who was diligently cleaning her house. How interesting. James A Watkins from Chicago on December 13, 2011: So that's where tinsel came from! There are several versions, but the spiders generally range from benevolent to beneficial. Most involve a poor family who can't afford decorations, and friendly spiders who step in to beautify their tannenbaum. And "O Holy Night" is my favorite Christmas song. Thanks for enlightening me! You can make your own spider or you can buy them on the internet. I think lots of people feel the way you do. I love to see spider webs when the have dew on them on summer mornings and glitter in the sun. While this seems rather strange and even a little creepy, the story behind the tradition of hanging a spider on your Christmas tree is actually quite heartwarming. The spiders wanted to see it, but because of where they were, it was impossible. Why Do We Hide a Pickle Ornament in the Christmas Tree? Our kids didn't like walking by her on the walk, but I made sure they left her alone. Our kids are grown-ups, but they will scream and run off if they see a spider. I got mine on Ebay. The Legend of the Christmas Spider Once upon a time, long, long ago, a mother and her children busied themselves cleaning for the most wonderful day of the year — Christmas. Nematode Parasites: What To Do If Your Tarantula Gets Infected. moonlake (author) from America on November 19, 2011: Thanks for stopping by leaving a comment. CNA Staff, Oct 17, 2020 / 12:00 am ( CNA ).-. A long time ago , a mother prepared for Christmas Eve. New children’s book spins Christmas tale about spiders. - Duration: 4:42. That can help with the annoyance of indoor insects, and may even limit the spread of disease carried by insects like fleas, mosquitoes and cockroaches. The Story of the Spider and the Christmas Tree There once was a widow who lived in a cramped old hut. Synopsis (from the Publisher): Radiating the wondrous spirit of the season, The Spider Who Saved Christmas rekindles an ancient legend, casting new light on the story … One man walked in the cottage and saw this huge spider hanging in the window and out he went. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. The folktale attributed to this tradition is said to come from Ukraine or Germany. But instead of feeling joyful as the holiday approached, she felt sadness and sorrow. The story of the Christmas spider seems to have come from Germany. I haven't heard about Christmas spiders before so it was interesting to read. It probably doesn't, unless arachnophobia leads to a senseless war against our eight-legged housemates. "Spiders feed on common indoor pests, such as roaches, earwigs, mosquitoes, flies and clothes moths," explains a fact sheet by BioAdvanced. I have read two versions of the story. Even the friendly spiders had scampered from their cozy corners on the ceiling and fled to the attic. on November 19, 2011: What a beautiful story. All you have to do is step on them. We had huge spiders on the lake. Just kidding, but they are huge compared to anything I ever saw growing up in WI. Thanks Bob, for stopping and visiting my hub. I’m not sure where it originated but there were various stories that went with it. We put up just small trees now. moonlake (author) from America on December 01, 2013: Au fait, I guess you never saw a Dock Spider while living in Wisconsin. I learned a lot from this hub I did not know, I was born in Alabama, but this I think you know. We try and put anything that gets into the house by mistake, back outside where they belong if at all possible. Poland decorates their Christmas with spiders and spider webs. Your pattern should be; seed, bugle, seed, bugle, … Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. Why does it matter if we see spiders as naughty or nice? The Legend of the Christmas Spider THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER (A folk legend from Germany and the Ukraine) nce upon a time, long ago, a gentle mother was busily cleaning the The Christmas Spider - The story of a new holiday tradition. The spiders fled to the attic to escape her broom. The Rose on Our Tree. The little girl does have a good voice in the video. I don't like killing spiders because I know they're good around the garden. One that Weihanchtsmann, known as Father Christmas and the other that the Christ Child helped out the little spiders. The Legend of the Christmas Spider is an Eastern European folktale which explains the origin of tinsel on Christmas trees. When the air grew crisp, and the snow began to fall, the widow knew Christmas was coming. That's not the case everywhere, though. During the night, the mother spider spins webs decorating the tree, resulting in a Christmas that neither mother will ever forget. Jan 7, 2016 - You can make these elegant and simple Christmas Spiders from bells and pipe cleaners. Russell McLendon is a science journalist who covers a wide range of topics about the natural environment, humans, and other wildlife. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. He to the boat paddle the threw the spider into the lake it walked across the water and got back in the boat. Why? She may not weave silver or gold for you, but she still has subtler gifts to offer. 11 Christmas Traditions We Don't Have in the U.S. 9 Multicultural Winter Holiday Celebrations, Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture. Tom Bishop 275 views. There is an ancient legend about Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a spider… She cleaned and scrubbed her home, chasing the spiders from the living room with her broom. I've never before heard of the Christmas spider. He said he had never seen a spider that big before. moonlake (author) from America on December 05, 2011: Thanks you, for stopping by glad you enjoyed the hub. I have put both stories on here and a Youtube tutorial on how to make a Christmas spider. Here in the South we have brown recluse and black widow spiders, both of which are poisonous, but these same spiders can be found all over this country and the world, so they are not specific to the South. . Our dock was a way from our house but up in my kitchen I could look down on the dock and see the spiders sunning themselves on the dock. I found dock spiders very interesting (in photos). Their story is a great one. They believe spiders and webs stand for goodness and prosperity. I saw diving spiders when I was a child...they breath with a bubble held to their underside. "They usually spend their entire life cycle in, on or under their native building.". “T'was The Fight Before Christmas” (Spider-Man's Tangled Web #21) The penultimate issue of the … It is a folktale from Germany and Ukraine. They eat insects that we don't need like mosquitoes. This tradition started in 1836. The Legend of the Christmas Spider. moonlake (author) from America on December 13, 2011: Thanks so much for stopping by. The Spider Who Saved Christmas tells the tale of what happened to the Holy Family on their way to Egypt after receiving the message of the angel. Legend of the Christmas Spider Long, long ago, on one Christmas Eve, the spiders were banished from homes while the houses were cleaned for Christmas and their webs were broken. 4:42. The legend of the Christmas spider is a beautiful story and a wonderful sentiment. The legend of the Christmas spider dates back to the late 1800s or early 1900s and is believed to be of Ukranian origin, though the story can also be found in parts of Germany, Poland, and Russia. There Are Up to 25,000 Bugs in the Average Christmas Tree, Garden Cuttings for the Prettiest Winter Decor, 9 Creepy Endangered Bugs You Shouldn't Squish. C E Clark from North Texas on December 01, 2013: Interesting stories. "If left alone, spiders will consume most of the insects in your home, providing effective home pest control." The children sadly went to bed and fell asleep. They're about average size for here, but that doesn't comfort my mind at all . moonlake (author) from America on August 06, 2013: rajan jolly, Thank you for telling me about the video I will check it. One that Weihanchtsmann, known as Father Christmas and the other that the Christ Child helped out the little spiders. And it also highlights another, more abstract benefit: the beauty and power of spider silk. The story of the Christmas spider seems to have come from Germany. Thanks so much for the vote and share. All those legs I guess. 3 Christmas Carols that Tell the True Christmas Story "The First Noel" The tree grew, but when Christmas Eve arrived, they could not afford to decorate it. The Christmas Spider Ornament Story: Why Every Christmas Tree Needs a Spider: A long time ago in Germany, a mother was busily cleaning for Christmas. Both versions of the Little Christmas Spider story are great. on August 06, 2013: I was not aware of the Christmas spider stories up till now. I love spider webs too. As long as they don't get on me. If I find them in the house I put them outside. In one telling, a widow's financial woes are solved by spider webs and sunlight: Regardless of whether they had help, however, the spiders are typically portrayed in a positive light. Christina Lornemark from Sweden on November 20, 2011: I love these stories they are lovely! Explore I have a little spider for our tree made of beads. moonlake (author) from America on November 20, 2011: Thanks Tins, for stopping by and visiting my hub and thanks for the votes. This Christmas Spider idea comes from back in the 90s when I made them as holiday gifts. Saw photos of them sunning themselves on piers as you described. The legend of the Christmas spider starts with two mothers: a peasant woman and a mama spider. Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on January 19, 2014: Dock spiders! If your spiders crawl or your cobwebs are grey instead of golden, it's no Christmas legend you're dealing with. She lived with her children. Anything that features arachnids gets my vote. One time we had a sunrise service at our cottage with our church. The women and her children woke to find the magnificently decorated tree and the exhausted spider on a branch. I like learning new things. This is the Legend Of The Christmas Spider for kids. Hope one of these is the version you are looking for. "To this day," the Museum of Science and Industry points out, "a spider web found in the home on Christmas is a sign of good luck.". It is also credited as being the origin of hanging tinsel on Christmas trees. Thanks for visiting. If you're interested in joining this tradition, Country Living magazine recently put together a list of Christmas spider ornaments you can buy online, and Pinterest is also predictably crawling with cool ideas for DIY versions. Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations. moonlake (author) from America on March 31, 2013: Peggy W, Thank you for stopping by. The Legend of the Christmas Spider and the History of Tinsel I also like spiders I just don't like the way they look. Like you, I never purposely kill a spider. . Shyron E Shenko from Texas on March 25, 2014: I love your hub, but I don't like spiders, but leave them alone outside. Tinsel on Christmas trees was inspired by friendly spiders, legend suggests. Voted up/interesting. Download the printable story poem tags and give as gifts or ornaments. Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday. We do have some very large spiders, in addition to the black widows and brown recluses, but they are not poisonous, just hairy, and scary looking. Both struggle to provide for their young children. The old widow was hard working, but they were very poor. I'm glad I was a landlubber. This is largely due to the legend of the Christmas spider, a European folktale that offers a mythical backstory for tinsel on Christmas trees. Soon it was Christmas Eve and the tree was up. Some of our spiders and insects are bigger than my car! Thank you for this excellent Hub. Their webs are beautiful. Thank you for the vote. This is largely due to the legend of the Christmas spider, a European folktale that offers a mythical backstory for tinsel on Christmas trees.
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