A Scandinavian custom holds that feeding birds on New Year's Day brings good luck for the year ahead, and that's the idea behind the Holiday Good Luck Gift Cardinal w/Bird Seed, a small gift set built around exactly that tradition.
What Is the Scandinavian Tradition Behind This Gift?
The tradition holds that feeding birds on New Year's Day brings good luck for the year ahead, and the custom specifically calls for spreading birdseed on the doorstep to carry it out. The set comes with a printed card explaining the tradition, so the story travels with the gift itself.
What's Actually Included in the Set?
The set includes two pieces: a 3 1⁄4 x 5 1⁄2 inch cotton bag printed with a cardinal design, and a separate clear bag filled with wild bird seed. It's sized for a stocking stuffer or a small gift exchange rather than a full feeder setup.
Who This Is For
- Anyone who exchanges small gifts around New Year's rather than large ones
- Someone who likes a gift with a story attached, not just an object
- A birder who'd appreciate a seasonal custom built around backyard birds
- Someone looking for a stocking-stuffer size gift rather than a full setup
Quick Questions About This Gift Set
When is this tradition meant to be carried out?
On New Year's Day, when the custom calls for spreading the birdseed on the doorstep.
What size is the cotton bag in the set?
The cotton bag measures 3¼ x 5½ inches and is printed with a cardinal design.
Is the birdseed part of the gift, or sold separately?
It's included. The set comes with a separate clear bag of wild bird seed alongside the cotton bag.
A Gift With Its Own Story to Tell
Most stocking stuffers don't come with a reason behind them. The Holiday Good Luck Gift Cardinal w/Bird Seed does, a small cardinal-print bag and a portion of birdseed built around a New Year's tradition that's easy to explain and easy to actually do.
