| Wednesday, December 07, 2005 |
| Christmas Tree with Personality |
Yesterday, I overheard two co-workers talking about Christmas decorations. One woman was telling the other that she has two trees in here house. Her children have a tree downstairs and a "formal" tree in the upstairs living room. She said that the kids could decorate their tree how they see fit and it wouldn't detract from her more formal decorations upstairs -- the guests wouldn't see the kids' tree.
That broke my heart.
You see, when you walk into my parents' house during the Christmas season, you will see what we affectionately refer to as the "Junk Tree". Now, that's misleading because nothing on the tree is "junk". The tree is filled with years and years of memories. Almost every priceless ornament was either handmade or purchased to commemorate a remembrance.
There are ornaments that date back before me. There are ornaments from my, M's and Wesley's first Christmases. There are ornaments from family and ornaments from next door neighbors. There are cross-stiched ornaments, brass ornaments, small ornaments, big ornaments. And none of the ornaments match. It's a patch-work tree. And it's beautiful!
I love Christmas for the familiarity of sounds, smells and traditions. And one tradition that hasn't been relegated to the basement is the "Junk Tree". We'll be sharing time together this Christmas; and maybe one of those ornaments will spark a conversation, or a laugh, or a solemn reflection. Maybe a new ornament will be hung.
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posted by Joe Napalm @ 9:48 AM   |
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Dont forget the groovy disco star! Isn't it funny how some people just don't get it? I pitty the fools who never enjoy family, holidays, or fail to see the big picute. We are truly fortunate.
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Dont forget the groovy disco star! Isn't it funny how some people just don't get it? I pitty the fools who never enjoy family, holidays, or fail to see the big picute. We are truly fortunate.