12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 January 4th, 2019

Paige

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is Highland Games. A cultural pattern I would love to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a folklorico dress.

Carole

January 04, 2019

Each year at Christmas our family gathers to celebrate our Scottish Heritage and family. We are a group of four generations the oldest being 98 and the youngest 9 months. This tradition started with my Grandparents who arrived in Canada at the beginning of the 1900s.

Esther

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is our small town’s tulip festival. We dress up in authentic Dutch costumes and entertain over 100,000 visitors each year. I have made adult and children’s Dutch costumes and must try a doll costume sometime.

Christine

January 04, 2019

I wouldn’t need to see a cultural pattern as the one you are offering is perfect. I have a strong Scottish background and this is the one I would love to have. Our City of Armadale, also sister city to Armadale in Scotland celebrates a highland gathering and kilt run every year. Our Mayor wears the Armadale tartan kilt for these special occasions.

Christine

January 04, 2019

I wouldn’t need to see a cultural pattern as the one you are offering is perfect. I have a strong Scottish background and this is the one I would love to have. Our City of Armadale, also sister city to Armadale in Scotland celebrates a highland gathering and kilt run every year. Our Mayor wears the Armadale tartan kilt for these special occasions.

Christine

January 04, 2019

I wouldn’t need to see a cultural pattern as the one you are offering is perfect. I have a strong Scottish background and this is the one I would love to have. Our City of Armadale, also sister city to Armadale in Scotland celebrates a highland gathering and kilt run every year. Our Mayor wears the Armadale tartan kilt for these special occasions.

Marti M.

January 04, 2019

A cultural thing I find interesting is “Dia De los Muertos” and would love to find some of the colorful fabric scaled to doll size.

Lyn

January 04, 2019

An interesting cultural tradition is the grooms sisters placing a tartan sash on the bride welcoming her into the “clan”. I would like to see costumes for all cultural dance, from maypole dance fancy dress, Irish dance, and Native American with so many different tribes would be a wonderful collection.

Teri

January 04, 2019

A favourite cultural tradition that I take part in is the RCMP Muscial Ride. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered is Inuit/Eskimo outfits with the beading work.

Cherry

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition we take part in is the Highland Games. I love any Scottish or Irish patterns.

Jean

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is the celebration of St. Lucia at Christmas! A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a St. Lucia outfit with wreath and some of the Tom Toms! I love your patterns!

Josephine

January 04, 2019

Oh I love Polish folk dancing. I would like to give my granddaughter I am polish

Marinde

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find Interesting is the Victorian.

Kathy Pellenz

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition that I find interesting is everything about Chinese New Year, especially the Dragon dancers! I would love to see patterns for both Chinese and Japanese wedding costumes.

Donna

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition is celebrating our American Thanksgiving. There is so much beautiful history and meaning behind this holiday.
I would love to have a traditional Korean dress 18” pattern. I adopted my precious daughter from Korea when she was a baby and now she has little girls who love AG dolls.

Sue

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is Polish folk dancing.

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered by Pixie Faire would be Polish folk costumes, such as those from the Rzeszów region, for both American Girl and Boy dolls.

Tamara

January 04, 2019

I celebrate trying different cultural traditions by trying new foods! I am not seeking a specific outfit, I look forward to see what Pixie Faire designers come up with.

phyllis

January 04, 2019

I would love to see an Irish tradition out fit

Christina

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find Interesting is the Renaissance. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Fair is Renaissance court for both boys and girls.

Jenny

January 04, 2019

It IS an amazing opportunity to have an authentic piece of Genniewren Designs in one’s doll collection because Genniewren is THE BEST! A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is baking springerle cookies at Christmas time. My own cultural heritage is German/Swiss, so if I were to buy a cultural pattern, it would be along those lines.

Lynn

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…Native American dance."

Hollea

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS.I MAKE TOURTIERE FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AS IN QUEBEC CANADA IT IS PART OF THE REVELION THAT MY HUSBAND GREW UP WITH SO PASSING DOWN TO THE NEXT GENERATIONS. AS I AM PART FRENCH AND PART IRISH I WOULD LIKE .. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE ONE THAT REFLECTS THE FRENCH CULTURE AND IRISH CULTURE OR A MORE MODERN QUEBEC ONE.

Claudia

January 04, 2019

Scotland is where my hertitage is from. So I love anything from there

Cathy

January 04, 2019

Tradition: eating 7 different foods on Christmas Eve. Pattern: Czech dance outfit

Jeanne

January 04, 2019

I would like to see Pixie Faire offer a traditional Polish (Ukrainian or similar) pattern. They are so beautiful. I love the tradition of having a large family gathering with traditional Polish foods on Christmas Eve.

Marcia

January 04, 2019

My nephew is the drummer in a Scottish bagpipe band locally, and I love to watch their performances. He only picked it up about a year ago but is already fairly proficient.

Cathy

January 04, 2019

Tradition: eating 7 different foods on Christmas Eve. Pattern: Czech dance outfit

Pam R

January 04, 2019

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE NATIVE AMERICAN COSTUMES, AND A DUTCH COSTUME.

Susette Willhite

January 04, 2019

One of my son’s wives is Chinese and was born in Taiwan. The other one’s wife is Indian, born in Kenya. I have made a sari for dolls and a traditional African ensemble but haven’t tackled a Scottish ensemble as yet. My heritage is Scottish, English, Irish and Swiss. We are a truly global family.

Donna C.

January 04, 2019

St. Patricks day we get to gather together for a Irsh dinner.

Moi

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I used to take part in was the May Day festivities which included the Maypole dance . A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE the delicate dresses the girls wore for the dance complete with a hair ribbon piece

Michele

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS the Irishfest in Kansas City! So much to do and learn, and wonderful music. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE..Czechoslovakian traditional dress.

Kathy

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I have taken part in or find interesting is the Native American Pow wow and 49 dances. A cultural pattern specific to the Ponca tribe would be great to have. My children are half Ponca and are very interested in their native roots.

Debbie

January 04, 2019

Hmm….I guess I don’t have a FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN….unless you count Christmas, as in celebrating the birth of Christ.
A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE….outfits for 18" dolls for the Nativity Scene :)

Alice

January 04, 2019

My sisters and I get together on my mother’s birthday each year.

Denise Darby

January 04, 2019

Love all of the patterns, keep up the great work. Thank you all for your wonderful patterns.

Anna-Marie

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN IS ATTENDING A CANDLELIT ADVENT SERVICE IN THE LITTLE SWEDISH STONE CHURCH IN THE COUNTRY WHERE MY HUSBAND AND I GOT MARRIED. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE SCANDINAVIAN DRESSES. THINK KIRSTEN. 💛🇸🇪💛

Juliette

January 04, 2019

There are so many beautiful examples of cultural outfits, Norway, Greece, China, Africa … I would be thrilled to have any of them as patterns.

Cheryl

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition I find interesting is the Highland games. I would absolutely love to see authentic Native American outfits for AG dolls. I have Cherokee ancestors and I love to watch the Native American traditional dances.

Jacque

January 04, 2019

My relatives are from Scotland, Switzerland, France and Germany.So we have a mix of traditions. I teach school and love bringing in dolls dressed in native wear for the country we are studying. I would love to see patterns from the Scandinavian area’

Cora

January 04, 2019

As a Boy Scout leader and a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, I teach and take part in the American Indian Activities. I teach finger weaving, bead weaving, and basketry. I have my own regalia to the pow-wows that the Order of the Arrow have at conclaves.

Karen

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is a tough question. My heritage is Western European, but my ancestors have been in the US since before the Mayflower. I don’t have a particular favorite, but I am interested in all cultures. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be more Native American patterns. There are many tribes in our history and I would like to see them honored.

Stephanie S.

January 04, 2019

A Favorite culture I enjoy is kings and queens. Would like to see more of different designs like a jester outfit and the commen folk outfits.

Deanna C.

January 04, 2019

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…” I like historic cultural patterns. Vintage Japanese, Chinese, African, Indian. Most people from other countries who we see on TV are dressed in Western style clothing. But I love the Indian, Nepalese, Mongolian, Japanese outfits of yesteryear and would love to see more of those patterns. My cultural traditions? Is farmgirl a cultural tradition? LOL

Elissa

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS having cioppino (an Italian shell fish soup) at Christmas time. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE from LAOS and other Southeast Asia countries.

Sandy

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS my husband’s Italian heritage: Italian cookies for celebrations, Italian Sausages and Pizza for Christmas Eve and Lasagna for all the holidays.

Dorie

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition we have is making Swedish fruit soup on Christmas morning.

Doug

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS October fest. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE leather shorts for guys and flirty peasant dresses”

Lynn

January 04, 2019

My favorite love is regional folk costumes of foreign lands.

Rose

January 04, 2019

I married into the Polish culture. One tradition we used to take part in was having your Easter food blessed by the priest. A special ceremony would be done on the steps of the church and you would bring some of your Easter meal in a basket. The churches in our area do not follow this tradition anymore.

Connie

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural pattern I would like to fin at Pixie Faire is Irish dance costumes

Maria

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is preparing gift baskets annually for my local church fair in Massachusetts. One of the baskets that I will be preparing is an 18 inch doll & wardrobe. I can sew & crochet several outfits that will be going in that basket, but want to design+sew+include an ethnic Greek outfit(if I have time to do it) I will be giving these baskets, & they go up for a “chinese style” auction, to make money for the church(to pay their electricity, heat, water, etc…) I will be looking at all the ethnic outfits on Pixie Faire to see what is available for the BOGO sale January 4th

sue

January 04, 2019

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE DIFFERENT NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL GARB AS NOT ALL THE TRIBES WERE PLAINS CULTURES AND WORN DIFFERENT TRADITIONAL CLOTHING ”

Cheryle Turner

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING Is to attend a church service on Christmas Eve. I really enjoy seeing the children’s service at one of our many local churches. I’ve also been attending our local church’s Christmas Tea, which takes place a couple of weeks before Christmas. This is a gentle reminder of the reason for the season.

Connie M

January 04, 2019

Don’t have a cultural tradition in our family. I think all the designers have done a fantastic job designing cultural patterns. Pixie Farie has it all!!!!

Mary

January 04, 2019

Culturally, I was raised by two parents who were born and raised in Scotland. The Scottish customs are part of my heritage. We lived in London, England during my early years and I would like to see some British cultural styles in the collection.

Linda

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…”

Deanna

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is the Native American Indians. A cultural pattern would be more Indian tribe specific.

Rachel Koppleberger

January 04, 2019

I don’t know if my family has any cultural traditions, but I would love to see African, fantasy, and Steampunk styles added to pixiefaire’s patterns.

Kim

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN IS… Driving around every Christmas looking at all the houses lit up. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE… traditional Indian outfits like saris and such, male and female.

Amy G

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting would be the Pow Wow dances of the Native American communities. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be Native American costumes with detailed bead work and hand stitching instructions.

Feriba

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I FIND INTERESTING IS CHINESE NEW YEAR A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE ANYTHING JAPANESE , I LOVE THE KIMONOS

S

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS THE GREEK FESTIVAL IN MY CITY. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE. AN AFRICAN INSPIRED GARB WITH HEAD WRAP..”

Maxine VanGuilder

January 04, 2019

Being a first generation American, I would love to see traditional German cultural outfits. A drindle goe a girl and a Lederhosen outfit for a boy. my granddaughter would love it.

Carole

January 04, 2019

I make kringla every year for Christmas. They are a Scandinavian cookie common in central Iowa.
I would like to see more middle east costumes or clothes for dolls.

lynne coleman

January 04, 2019

no special cultural traditions, but love learning about all. would love to win this

Marlene

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS anything in dance! Irish step dancing, folk dancing….images of dolls dressed in traditional costumes of their countries. This is a breath taking give a way!

Mendy

January 04, 2019

I don’t really follow any cultural traditions but am interested in the Passover and all the reasons. It intrigues me.

Pamela W

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is the variety of traditional clothing styles from India and from African nations. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a variety of Native American cultural/historical outfits, patterns from India that include an outfit for the boys, and some traditional African outfits, but specific traditions, like a chole as well as sari for India, Cherokee, Hopi or Inuit clothing for boys and girls, or Igbo or Yoruba traditional clothing – or with all the project efforts to sew purses, perhaps patterns from the communities you work with where the profits from sales for these traditional clothing styles could be provided to those fundraising efforts. They would be beautiful on the variety of dolls that are available and could share cultural traditions that are not well known to many in the U.S.

Suzanne

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition in my home is celebrating Epiphany, or Old Christmas, on January 6th. I serve traditional Sugar cookies and fruitcake from recipes passed down in my family from more than 100 years ago. I would love to see Dickensian style, think Christmas Carol patterns.

Rachel

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS the Japanese tea ceremony.

Cindi

January 04, 2019

I’m interested in the Irish and German heritage.

Gloria

January 04, 2019

Highland games! Bagpipes and high flying dancers. Also I enjoy the Native American gatherings you need to see and hear the dress . We are so privileged in our country to see the world in our own back yards. There are events all over celebrating all the diverse peoples here.

Barbara

January 04, 2019

A favourite cultural tradition I take part in is the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, an homage to my Irish ancestors. I would like to see some Irish dance costumes featured on Pixie Faire. Love these highland outfits!

Joyce Pfeiffer

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is eating corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. I’m also part Scottish so we celebrate Hogmanay with ringing bells and celebrating with family and friends at midnight on New Year’s Eve. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a Japanese kimono with obi.

Jessica

January 04, 2019

My family observes American cultural traditions. But I really like Chinese New Year and would love to see more traditional Chinese costumes.

Abbie

January 04, 2019

My granddaughters would love these.

Leslie

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition is celebrating my ancestors, who were Pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower. A pilgrim outfit would be nice.

Maxine

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interest in is soda bread on St. Patrick’s day. A cultural pattern I would like to see on Pixie Faire would be Claire"s wedding dress on Outlander.

mariann

January 04, 2019

Culturally, I am a tiny bit of many places… a very tiny bit. I have experimented with sewing doll clothes from assorted cultures but I think the one I liked the best was Native American… I like to hand sew and the Native clothing and accessories gives me the chance to use leathers and felts, embroidery, ribbons and beads.

Kelly

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS A SOUTHERN USA NEW YEARS MEAL FOR GOOD LUCK. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE ALL THE ASIAN COSTUMES, JAPANESE, CHINESE, KOREAN, ETC. ONE COULD GET FAIRLY CREATIVE WITH THOSE, THE FLOWING ROBES, THE INTERESTING FABRIC CHOICES….

Kelly

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS A SOUTHERN USA NEW YEARS MEAL FOR GOOD LUCK. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE ALL THE ASIAN COSTUMES, JAPANESE, CHINESE, KOREAN, ETC. ONE COULD GET FAIRLY CREATIVE WITH THOSE, THE FLOWING ROBES, THE INTERESTING FABRIC CHOICES….

Jacquie Corrigan

January 04, 2019

A favourite cultural activity I take part in every year is the Highland Games. It is a three day event with everything Scottish. I love it!

Judy

January 04, 2019

My fascination is with the Native American people. They have been a proud and brave people yet been so mistreated. I’d like to see more or their native dress both usual and ceremonial for the 18" dolls and learn more of their ancient customs.

Peggy

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition that I take part in is Christmas caroling during the month of December. We sing at nursing homes and at the local shopping mall.I love sharing the Christmas Story with others through song.

Michelle

January 04, 2019

We don’t really follow any real cultural traditions but I am part Scotch so that culture really intrigues me. I just love Genine and her designs. I had to contact her a few years ago regarding some problems I was having with one of her patterns. She is very friendly and caring.

Cathy

January 04, 2019

I am of Scottish descent, and would love these!! Thank you!

Janet

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS anything Irish. Music, clothing……….all is so interesting.

Bonny

January 04, 2019

“A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is…Vietnamese “Tea Ceremony”.

Marsha

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN is making German goodies every Christmas. Not only are they delicious but my 93 year old Mother loves to assist while we use her well used recipes. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE: I have the German patterns so I would love patterns from Italy to honor my husbands heritage.

sharon

January 04, 2019

Love all of the cultural patterns. Keep up the great work!!!!!

JoAnn Greisman

January 04, 2019

A favourite tradition is to participate and enjoy as many cultural traditions as possible. In my community this is easy as we host a 13 day Folklorama festival each August – 44 unique country/cultural pavilions, each featuring the unique costume, cuisine and entertainment of the region. It is the largest and longest running (50 years) festival of its kind in the world

Ann Gates

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I FIND INTERESTING IS Scotland’s, particularly music and dance. My kids competed in Scottish fiddle music for years. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE the fancy baby dress that Korean’s use to celebrate a babies first birthday.

Gianna

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS THE AUSTRIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS OF MAKING VANILLEKIPFERL A CRESCENT SHAPED COOKIE MADE TO REMEMBER THE BATTLE OF LEPANTO WHICH WAS THE GREATEST NAVAL BATTLES IN HISTORY. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE MORE POLISH & IRISH PATTERNS.

Joanne

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in Easter Pascha Bread and making Easter Cheese. I don’t have a favorite cultural pattern.”

Jan

January 04, 2019

I am interested in north american First Nations pow wow ceremonies. There are dance and drum competitions all over the Canadian prairies every summer and they are magical. Highly recommended! I would love to see a pattern for a traditional girl’s pow wow dance costume.

Kitty T.

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS celebrating Dublin’s midnight New Year at 5:00 pm my time at an Irish music session. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a traditional Irish outfit pattern that fits A Girl For All Time.

JaNelle

January 04, 2019

My husband has Swedish ancestry and we used to do the Santa Lucia thing at our house. However, I have not seen any Swedish doll costumes since my daughter had Kirsten of the American Girl dolls 30 years ago. It would be fun to have some real Swedish looking costumes.

Joyce Kirby

January 04, 2019

I have a lot of patterns don’t have this one would like to win

NAN

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS FINDING OR MAKING THOSE HARD TO FIND ITEMS THAT MY CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN DESIRE… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE ANYTHING “HARRY POTTER”, “WIZZARDRY” “DOCTOR WHO” OR CHARACTER RELATED.