I'm listening to Christmas music while working today. Today's snowfall put me in the spirit.

The music reminded me of my personal story about the Zemke Christmas caroling tradition that I'll share in Every Barn Tells a Story . The story will will accompany the Star Variation block pattern, the barn quilt that hangs on my shed. The extended Zemke family has gone Christmas caroling every Christmas Eve for 55 years. Last year, my immediate family and a couple neighbors caroled in our neighborhood. Give it a try. You'll love the reaction of your surprised neighbors and you may receive a treat (sweets or spirited variety!), too.