1. The Advent tree with its tiny ornaments is brought out. Sometimes the tree makes its appearance on 1. December, too! When the girlies were little, they took turns hanging the little ornaments on the tree counting down to Christmas. I'd be perfectly happy to have the little tree as the Christmas tree, but that thought goes with number 5.
2. Wreath making. This year, I'll make a traditional wreath for my neighbor. With the folks in the nursing home, a wreath for them will take a new twist. I'm not putting a wreath on my door this year as I break with tradition. More next week.
3. I have enough Christmas ornaments to decorate two trees. Ornaments that always make the tree are picture ornaments of the girlies. Each year, I find a picture frame ornament and commemorate either a special occasion like the Eldest's graduation from college or just an extraordinary smile. I also love the hand-made ornaments they made when they were little, as well as ornaments I made or were given to us as gifts.
4. The crèche goes up with its eclectic group of visitors. This year, two dragons will join the group.
5. And I get grinchy. I splurged on a Grinch tee shirt this year.
What traditions do you have?
We’ve stopped decorating the house (except for the tree) since the boys have launched. But the ONE tradition I will not break is the Christmas Eve fondue dinner! It’s non-negotiable in our household!
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