Springerle Pine Cone

Tie your hope for peace to

   every tree and wreath.

Wrap your gift of love and gently

   place it underneath.

Welcome estranged and strangers

   to your door and to our land;

   let the gems of Christmas be

   your open heart and hands.

Resolve that discord will not win

   nor darkness steal our mirth.

Let harmony and peace prevail

upon our Planet Earth.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Chuck & Penny

Springerle (German for “Little Jumper”) are cookies made from hand-carved wooden molds, dating back to 16^th century Bavaria.  Making them from replicas of the antique original molds is a thrill, knowing this very image has been seen and enjoyed by generations.

"Springerle Pine Cone”

Verse and Springerle cookie © 2015 Penny Pefley

Photo © 2015 Chuck Pefley