Our Christmas tree is much like the one I had growing up. Every ornament I remember getting. Each one has a special meaning. Ornaments cross-stitched by one of my dearest childhood friends. Ornaments given to us as wedding presents (thanks to having a wedding right before the start of the holiday season). Precious ornaments made by Caroline and Jack. Ones I was given as a child or we have given each of our children each year. Each one a special memory. Don't get me wrong, I love the beautiful coordinated Christmas trees that are breath-taking to look at, but I love my Christmas tree ~ my memory tree. 
We got the rest of the house decorated as well. I love looking at all my St. Nick's and the different nativity sets we have set out in each room.
We started a new tradition this year of writing down things we were thankful for on different strips of paper. We then made a paper chain out of it. It was to go on the tree, but I thought it would get lost with all the decorations, so we gave it a place of honor to remind us of all our many blessings (over the food pantry, of course).
Tomorrow, we'll engage in another holiday tradition - taking pictures for the Christmas cards. Here are some practice runs. Hope tomorrow goes well!
No comments:
Post a Comment