[TheForge] Christmas Nail

[Albin Drzewianowski]

Mike,

Thank you.  First time I had heard of this particular tradition. 

Regards,
Albin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Linn
> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:03 PM
> To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Forgings.. was Frosty
> 
> Im not Bob... but...
> 
> It is a regular, if largish nail/spike.. it has a red ribbon tied around
> it..
> 
> There is usually a small card that says something like this..
> 
> 
> "This is the Christmas Nail. It is to be hung on a sturdy branch, a
> branch near the trunk, a branch that will hold such a spike without
> being noticed by well-wishers dropping by to admire one's tinseled tree.
> The nail is known only to the home that hangs it, understood only by the
> heart that knows its significance. It is hung with the thought: The
> Christmas tree but foreshadows the Christ tree which only He could
> decorate for us, with nails such as this."
> 
> Here is another version...
> 
> The Reminder of the Nail
> The stillness of the night was pierced with the cry of a babe, lying in
> a manger, unnoticed by the world.
> His mother gazed at Him with a quiet joy at the miracle that is life.
> “Jesus”, Mary whispered softly, remembering the words of the angel. The
> child would be called the “Son of the most High”. She lifted His tiny
> hand and studied His little fingers. How was she to know a spike would
> pierce this palm for salvation of the world?
> 
> This spike is a reminder of that evening and is to be hung on a sturdy
> branch, a branch near the trunk of your Christmas tree. It will go
> unnoticed by most, as the tinsel and lights bedazzle them. For you and
> those who look deeper, beneath the décor of the holidays, this spike
> will bear the significance of the One who waits for you
 with
> nail-scarred hands outstretched in welcome.
> 
> 
> Luckily I dont have to do the ribbons or the cards... but 100 nails...
> whew..
> 
> mike
> 
> 
> 
> Albin Drzewianowski wrote:
> > Bob,
> >
> > Can you define,  what exactly is a "Christmas Nail"????
> >
> > D-ski
> > Westminster, MD
> > The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne.
> >
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-
> >> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Linn
> >> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:08 AM
> >> To: Bob Ehrenberger; Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
> >> Subject: [TheForge] Forgings.. was Frosty
> >>
> >> I got an order for 100 Christmas nails from a local church group..
> >>
> >> I  dont know if that is a good thing or a bad thing yet..
> >>
> >>
> >> Bob Ehrenberger wrote:
> >>
> >>> G  So to all the rest of you that heat with
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