I love making movies, books, working on photos….and I especially love making my family memory books. This year, I will be making a book for my children (they probably don’t read this so I think I am safe) about our Christmas ornaments. It occurred to me that I am the only one with the knowledge of where these precious ornaments came from! So, I want to pass it down! Here are some of the items that are going in the book:
How do you keep the memory of your holiday ornaments alive?
I too have a Christmas Tree full of memories. There are the ones that were gifts, ones from places we have visited as well as those inherited. Christmas decorating is not just festive, this way it is a walk down memory lane. (I loved your flag ornaments, especially as I see my own heritage, British and Irish, there!)
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Thanks! It truly is a walk down memory lane!
Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays …. I need to get home for one very soon!
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I loved visiting with you! Since I don’t celebrate Christmas I have always longed for having keepsakes like this and decorating a tree for myself. I loved this, and if I lived near you I’d probably sleep under your tree for 12 days. Keeping everyone with alive, all the memories. Oh, this was so very special. Thanks for taking me along for the ride. You are truly blessed.
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I have the house decorated for Chanukah too! I have so many dreidels and Israeli flags for my tree…and a the special star of david with a dove! I am doing 3 trees this year, so stay tuned!
Thank you for letting us into your memories and how you are preserving it for your family. Beautiful!
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I love these pictures and the backstory of the different ornaments. What a rich history! And, as someone who celebrates Chanukah, not Christmas, I totally love that menorah!
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I have GREAT Chanukah decorations. Last year my children bought me the Mark Robert’s Chanukah Fairy! It is gorgeous!
Thanks so much for the peak into your world! I love the stories and your photos!
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Thank you Carol!
I came to the same realization last year – that I am the only one who knows the significance of all of our ornaments! You have a really lovely and meaningful collection.
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Making movies and memories! Now that’s a great way to live. I love Christmas and decorating too, but I love the memorable moments made with my family most of all.
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I agree. And decorating is hard work….it takes weeks!
I can tell from these photos how warm and inviting your house is. What wonderful memories you have collected. Is it OK if I drop by for a glass of wine?
Absolutely. We have a cellar waiting for you!