They're back! The return of the Porch Goose just in time for Christmas!

The Porch Goose has returned - and a welcome treat for Christmas!

 

Last week, when my husband and I made a quick stop at our daughter and son-in-law's home, we were greeted at the front door by a festive goose donning a Santa hat and jacket. Although it summoned up kitschy vibes from the 1980's, we were told this was very new and very trendy. Also, her name is "Matilda".

My daughter is a December birthday girl and her husband gifted her with this porch goose for her special day, complete with a party dress and Santa gear.  

My first question was, "this is new?" And, the answer is not only yes, but very yes. To verify this supposed trend, we took a drive through their mostly millennial neighborhood. To our amusement, porch geese were everywhere—an entire flock of them—each dressed in its own seasonal ensemble. We spotted warm winter coats, college football jerseys, glittery Christmas trees, and even a turkey costume or two.

The return of the porch goose was further confirmed by a recent article this month in Country Living Magazine (These 1980 Home Decor Ideas are Trending Again). The fair (and, often, not-so-fair) weather friends have been gaining traction since 2020 and, fueled by TikTok, are finding favor with a new generation.

When porch geese first made their appearances in the '80's, they seemed to fit right in with the multitude of miniature windmills and garden flags that piled up on decks and porches. This out decor seemed to provide neighborhood landscapes with an odd blend of old country/miniature golf inspiration.

But, there's no denying - the porch goose is chichi silly and fun. I remember their first go‑around. While walking our dogs throughout the year, my husband and I would occasionally spot one of these ornamental birds dressed for the weather. On a rainy day, seeing a faux fowl in a tiny raincoat and bonnet never failed to make me smile.

So, welcome back porch geese! We love your attitude and fashion sense.

And, shhhhh! - don't tell Matilda, but she's got a special something waiting for her under the Christmas tree this year.

Merry Christmas from more from the 1980's

A holiday hearty cup of tea cheers to all!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Barb's Tea Service

(including Matilda)