“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
— Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
Last weekend, I finally had the chance to spend some quality time with a few dear friends, who warmed my house with laughter and holiday cheer.
With each passing year it seems more difficult to hold onto the traditions that make the holiday special… but those little touches are so worth it when they are noticed and appreciated by the people you love.
Just trimming the tree can take hours, especially when you have twice as many ornaments as you have branches!
My friends helped me decorate my tree this year, and it was so nice. Everyone had their own idea of where to put the ornaments, and it turned out beautifully… my favorite tree ever!
Mom helped decorate too. “I know these ornaments as well as I know my own.” And she should! We’ve spent hours together in darling little shops, searching for “the ornament” to grace that year’s tree. I love unwrapping them at Christmas time and oohing and ahhing over each one.
Now that the halls are decked, I’m looking forward to relaxing with my family, and of course, enjoying some delicious holiday treats!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and the most wonderful New Year!
Oh, and Santa… my stocking is hung by the chimney with care. I’ll be leaving you the usual cookies and milk; just don’t get any ideas about my Cookie Butter!
— Debra
