18/12/2024
2024 Christmas Cookie theme is here: A Celtic Christmas 🎄🇮🇪
This year’s theme took an unexpected turn just two weeks ago. Originally, I had planned for a neutral palette of beige and spruce, but everything changed when I saw Pantone’s ick color of the year. It didn’t resonate with me, so I pivoted to something more personal and meaningful. Reflecting on my year, I found inspiration in a cherished memory: my trip to Ireland with my mom.
It was a dream come true, and I can hardly believe it’s already in the past! Instead of going with muted tones, I chose colors inspired by that magical trip: the deep green of the trees surrounding Blarney Castle, where we overcame our fear of heights; gold, symbolizing the ancient jewelry in Dublin’s museums; white, reflecting the innocence of a childhood dream; warm cream, reminiscent of my mom’s equally warm hugs; red, capturing the spirit of the season; and gold luster dust, inspired by the intricate beauty of the Book of Kells I saw on my first trip to Ireland.
The Castle, Harp, St. Brigid’s Cross, and sheep shapes were all hand-cut since I didn’t have time to source cookie cutters. These cookies ended up being the most meaningful and detailed I’ve ever made—about 10 hours of work from start to finish.
I hope this year’s theme brings you as much inspiration as it brought me! Sláinte, dear friends! 💚