Only two weeks until Christmas! Do you have your Christmas decorations up? I really like getting out the Christmas decorations and then enjoying all the memories that go along with them. Remembering those special gifts and all the fun the kids had with the decorations when they were little.
I love traditions and many of our Christmas decorations have become traditions. Mark’s mom collected the Byers’ Choice carolers, and when we started our family we started our collection. We have the parents – the grandparents – and our 4 kids -and a dog. Then later we added the clock maker and Santa’s Workshop. When our kids get married, we start their collection for them. These have become some of my favorite Christmas decorations.
I painted these three Santa’s the Christmas right before our oldest son was born, 30 years ago. Note that the list Santa is holding on the right has Carrs written at the top. What keepsakes!
We have had a variety of nativity scenes over the years, but I love this one. Many years ago we purchased it at the Cameron Christmas Craft Show. I am not sure how the clay ornaments survived four children – but I love the little sheep – barely peeking out over the greenery. I do remember we used to have a donkey:).
Remember when the Avon lady came to your home? This Avon Countdown to Christmas Tree was one that our kids loved growing up. A new ornament was put on the tree each day of December. So fun!
When the kids were little this Santa would dance under the Christmas tree. Mark gave me the wooden sleigh after we moved into our first little house in Cameron. The quilt is just one I purchased at an antique store in town.
These cute baking Santa’s have also been part of our Christmas decor for years. Traditional decorations make the holidays extra special.
I love having the home all ready for the holidays – and then having all the kids (and their spouses and dogs) home – which – of course, is the very best part of Christmas!
Enjoy decorating your home and getting it ready to greet family and friends! Merry Christmas!
