This little wishbone necklace makes me smile. I bought it at a consignment shop in Newtown, Connecticut while visiting my good friend Amy. Wishbone necklaces had been popping up randomly (maybe it has something to do with google target marketing) and I’d been toying with purchasing one. You can find a ton of them on Etsy. What I love about this one though is that it’s hand made by a local artist and whenever I wear it, it reminds me of my visit with Amy. A lot of things have changed since Amy and I met over 10 years ago, but I know we will always remain friends. I’m grateful for my friendships both near and far and it brings me joy when I have the opportunity to get together with friends. Technological advances like Facebook, texting and emailing are great time savers, but they don’t come even close to actually spending time with someone in person.
The wishbone also reminds me of a Thanksgiving tradition my family had growing up. My mom or dad would always save the wishbone from the turkey and then we argued over who got to pull on the bone. It wouldn’t be a holiday without some arguing. According to Wikipedia in 15th century Europe the wishbone was thought to be able to predict the weather. I guess it was like the groundhog of today. Nowadays, the wishbone is presumed to grant wishes. You make a wish and the person that breaks off the larger piece of the bone will have his or her wish granted. I don’t think any of us bought into the good fortune part, we just wanted to pull the wishbone. When you’re a kid it’s the little things that bring you joy, like who gets to ride shotgun in the front seat of the car.
I hope all of your wishes come true this holiday season with or without a wishbone and that you find joy in the little things!
Aw! We were the same way! I don’t think we thought it did bring good luck, we just wanted some way to compete with each other and triumph! Triumphing over your brother was the BEST!
That necklace is so pretty, and I love that it brings back such happy memories for you! 🙂 –Lisa
Thanks Lisa! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and get a tug at the wishbone 🙂
We fought about the wishbone, too, and so did my kids. But it seems we had to wait for the bone to dry to get a good “snap” and clean break. By the time the wishbone was dry and ready to pull, no one cared anymore who did it!
Happy Thanksgiving!
My family doesn’t let anything go, we remembered 🙂
My kids still battle with the wishbone!! And you were in Newtown CT?!! Our town neighbors that one!!
I didn’t realize I was so close to you. Next time I visit my friend I’ll have to let you know. I love that whole area, such quaint towns.
I forgot all about saving the wishbone from the turkey! I will have to show my kids this year!
A friend reminded me that sometimes you have to wait a little while for it to dry out to get a good snap. I don’t remember waiting that long. I think we just wrapped a napkin around it to get a good hold. Lots of “luck to you.” I’m sharing the importance of telling your story post tomorrow 🙂
I recently got a wishbone necklace as a gift! I love it too!! Wish you the best of “luck” and happiness this Thanksgiving.
Same to you Adri!