Well Christmas may be over for some, but for me it keeps going right until New Year - in fact I don't take my decorations down until Twelfth Night. One of the things I enjoy most about Christmas, is decorating the tree. For the past couple of years we've had our tree from the Christmas Tree farm, Chesham (see earlier post). I promised I'd post some pictures, so here they are. I've collected lots of decorations over the years, magical unicorns, golden bells, rocking horses, crystal horses, Native American angels, traditional angels, teddies, and a couple of little glass angels, etc. They're all precious and I love arranging them on the tree. I also have lots of tiny teddy bears collected over time and kept in the glass fronted cabinet in the picture. Once a year some of them come out and dance to the Scottish Highland bears who play their pipes and drums for them in the 'snow'!
"Now, the tree is decorated with bright merriment, and song, and dance, and cheerfulness. And they are welcome. Innocent and welcome be they ever held, beneath the branches of the Christms Tree, which cast no gloomy shadow! But, as it sinks into the ground, I hear a whisper going through the leaves. "This, in commemoration of the law of love and kindness, mercy and compassion. This, in remembrance of Me!"
(Quote taken from the Christmas Tree Farm website.)
"Now, the tree is decorated with bright merriment, and song, and dance, and cheerfulness. And they are welcome. Innocent and welcome be they ever held, beneath the branches of the Christms Tree, which cast no gloomy shadow! But, as it sinks into the ground, I hear a whisper going through the leaves. "This, in commemoration of the law of love and kindness, mercy and compassion. This, in remembrance of Me!" 
I love your tree and with all the presents around it, it's very inviting. What a nice collection of ornaments. I love the unicorns and I never see any unicorn ornaments here. We had this big Christmas store that had everything, but it moved and I haven't been able to find it. But finding even one little ornament you love is a thrill!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary, I've had fun collecting my tree ornaments over time , and I agree, finding that special little ornament is a great moment!
ReplyDeleteLovely tree, Lyn! We have a similar assortment of unique ornaments on ours. Every year since each of our daughters was born, I've bought them an ornament - I try to commemorate something special in that year, or a particular interest they have. Our tree is subsequently laden with memories, and when our daughters eventually leave home, they'll take enough ornaments with them to start their own trees. Of course, at that point, my tree will be utterly bare and I'll have to go out and buy bunches for myself! :)
ReplyDeleteWarmest wishes for 2010,
Linda
'Happy New Year Lyn' I love your cherrished teddies :)you're a softy at heart but an awesome writer :)
ReplyDeleteLv.rache x
Thanks for dropping by Linda, I agree, it's such fun collecting a little tree ornaments each year and making a 'tree of memories'. What a lovely thing for your girls to take with them when they flee the nest!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too Rache, thanks so much - it's always great to hear from you. You're right, I'm a big softee, but I'm happy to be one!
ReplyDeleteTake care, and I hope 2010 gives you all the happiness you deserve.
Luv
L