EvoFoam Pest Control Podcast: Holiday Special
Damian Niquette:
Hello, everyone! Welcome to the EvoFoam Pest Control Podcast. I’m Damian, and I want to thank you all for tuning in. Today, I’m doing something a little different since the holidays are upon us. Christmas is right around the corner, and I’m excited to share a special story with you: The Legend of the Christmas Spider.
As we dig out our ornaments and decorate our trees, you might find it interesting that this legend has roots in Ukraine and parts of Germany, where it’s customary to decorate trees with spiders. So, let’s dive into the story!
The Legend of the Christmas Spider:
There once was a widow living in a cramped, cold cottage with her children. One day, a pine cone fell from the tree outside and took root. The children were thrilled at the prospect of having a Christmas tree and began to plan how they would decorate it. However, poverty was a constant companion for the small family, and as Christmas approached, the widow knew they wouldn’t be able to adorn their tree.
Accepting their fate, they went to bed on Christmas Eve, leaving the tiny branches bare. However, the household spiders, hearing the children’s quiet sobs, spun intricate webs on the tree throughout the night.
On Christmas morning, the children woke up excitedly, shouting, “Mother! Mother! Wake up and see the tree! It’s beautiful!” The widow rose to find that, overnight, the spiders had transformed the tree with their delicate webs. Consequently, as the sun’s rays crept across the room, they touched the threads of the webbing, turning each one into silver and gold.
From that day on, the widow and her children never wanted for anything again.
Conclusion
I thought this was a lovely story, and it carries some wonderful life lessons. So, if you happen to find some cobwebs on your Christmas tree—or maybe even a few spiders—consider giving me a call! A couple of spiders might not hurt, but just in case, I’m here to help.
As a fun twist, you might even consider placing a little spider ornament on your tree as a nod to the Ukrainian and German traditions.
I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and a merry Christmas. Thank you for tuning into the EvoFoam Pest Control Podcast today. Have a wonderful day!
