Sometimes when I see the fancy designer trees in the magazines I think we should redesign our Christmas tree. Our tree is this eclectic bunch of ornaments. But you know I wouldn’t change it. One of our favorite things to do is buy a new ornament when we travel or go someplace special. Each year opening the box of Christmas ornaments is a trip down memory lane. Each ornament has a story attached to it. This year Steve said it best. He said our Christmas tree is the story of us.
Santa from one of many winery visits, sax gator from a New Year’s Eve in New Orleans.
Our First Christmas ornament next to a photo from our wedding.
Another tradition, the annual cookie exchange. Last weekend many of our neighbors and friends came over to celebrate at our cookie exchange. Everyone brings 2-3 dozen cookies to share. Everyone leaves with a mixed bag of cookies. I just love the variety of cookies – and the hot spiced wine.
What are your holiday traditions? If you don’t have any then as a newly wed, about to be wed or a new mom, now is the perfect opportunity to start your own traditions and stories.
by Jennifer
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