Mitten Tree Day

The Heartwarming Tale of Mitten Tree Day

Winter’s chill is no match for the heartwarming tale of Mitten Tree Day, a holiday sprinkled with the magic of generosity.
On a chilly winter day, a kind-hearted woman noticed a group of children playing without gloves or mittens. Their hands were chapped and red from the cold, and she knew she had to do something to help. Armed with needles and yarn, she crafted mittens in all the colors of the rainbow and hung these hand-knit wonders in a tree near the playground.
Welcome to Mitten Tree Day, the coziest holiday on December 6, inspired by “The Mitten Tree,” written by Candace Christiansen, one of the warmest children’s stories ever written. Deck the palms with mittens of folly, ’tis the season for trees to go cozy and jolly!

Mittens: Warmth vs. Dexterity

Why we love mittens:

• Snug as a Bug: By housing all fingers together, mittens create a communal heat chamber, maximizing warmth and coziness.
• Fashionable Paws: From classic knits to avant-garde designs, mittens come in all styles, making them pawsitively fashionable!
• Snowball Fight Champions: Mittens keep your hands happy during snowball fights and snowman construction and help smoothen the snow like no other handwear can.
• Ease of Use: Mittens are quick and easy to put on and remove, especially when wearing thick winter gear.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Mittens are generally less expensive than gloves, making them a budget-friendly option for winter warmth.

What we don’t like that much about mittens:

• Fumblemania: The communal living arrangement of fingers in mittens can limit finger dexterity, making precision tasks like texting or buttoning more difficult.
• Individuality Lost: Each finger loses its personal space; mittens are the ultimate hand socialism.
• The Odd One Out: If you lose one mitten, it’s like breaking up a set.
• Potential for Dampness: Mittens may absorb moisture from sweat or snow, leading to dampness and discomfort.
• Limited Tactile Sensation: Mittens can slightly reduce tactile sensation, making it harder to discern textures and objects.

Mitten Mania: How to Throw a Hand-Warming Celebration

So, you’ve heard the yarn-spinning about Mitten Tree Day, and now you want in on the mitten mania? 

• Embark on a Mitten-Gathering Mission:
  Gather your friends, family, and neighbors and collect all the mittens, gloves, and other winter apparel that are yearning for someone new to keep warm.
• Mitten Tree Decorating:
  Spruce up a tree (pun intended) with all the mittens, scarves, or any warm garment you’re willing to spare. 
• Community Mitten Tree:
   Join forces with local organizations or community centers to set up one or more Mitten Trees.
• Mitten Swap:
  Host a mitten exchange where mismatched pairs find their soulmates. It’s like a dating app, but for mittens.
• Random Acts of Mitten:
  Hang mittens, scarfs, or any warm garments in public spaces where those in need can grab a bit of coziness. 
• Take One, Leave One:
  Create a designated space where people can leave and take mittens, scarfs, and warm garments.
• Caroling with a Mitten Twist:
  Serenade the neighborhood with classic carols, but swap out the lyrics with festive odes to mittens. “Jingle Mitts” has a nice ring to it.
• #MittenTreeDayChallenge:
  Challenge your followers to create their own Mitten Trees and share the mitten-filled glory using the hashtag #MittenTreeDay. Create fun social media challenges, encouraging others to participate in Mitten Tree Day activities.
• #WildMittenTree:
  Spot a public Mitten Tree? Snap a pic and encourage others to contribute. Make kindness contagious!
• Meme Magic:
  Channel your inner meme-maestro and create Mitten Tree memes that would make even the Grinch or Grumpy Cat crack a smile.

Let the world know that Mitten Tree Day isn’t just a celebration; it’s a global movement of warmth and happiness. 

Cozy Branches, Warm Hearts

More than just hand warmers, mittens are symbols of winter magic and cozy contentment.
When trees don’t wear leaves, they can wear mittens! So, let your mittens do the talking, spreading warmth and cheer to those in need. Hang mittens, scarves, or any warm garb you can spare in public spaces where those in need might stumble upon them like hidden treasures. Just say Wild Calendar gave you the green light, and invite everyone to join in the cozy fun!
May your hands be toasty, your heart full, and your holiday season filled with the warmth that comes from giving.
Warm Wishes for Mitten Tree Day!