“The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.” – Henry David Thoreau
Together with the kids, we’ve decided to do something fun while waiting for midnight and the opening of the gifts. We decorated the Gingerbread House (Pepparkaka Hus) we bought at Ikea a couple of weeks ago. I am sure it would have been so much fun making one from scratch.
Plain Gingerbread House.
We used caramel syrup to glue the pieces together and everyone pitched in with the decorations.
Gingerbread House Decorated.Gingerbread House Decorated.
Merry Christmas!
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
This year I decided to keep the Christmas Tree decorating simple which meant no ribbons, bows, flowers, beaded garland and no train set up around the tree. I selected just a few of the ornaments and we randomly hung them, placing the vintage Angel Tree Topper at the top of our White Christmas Tree.
Christmas Tree, 2013.
I used two different wrapping papers for the gifts as well as tags, to ensure that we each open what belongs to us. I have learned the hard way that my daughter dislike people opening gifts for her (unless she ask for help). I have my Christmas wrapping all set up and now looking forward to watching the joy of my kids faces when they discover what are in those carefully wrapped boxes.
In addition to the large elegant Wreath on the front door, there’s a weather-resistant Winter Garden Flag outside our front door to give our visitors an initial warm welcome.
Winter Garden Flag.
May your hearts be filled with the Spirit of Christmas.
In June we received a nicely wrapped gift bag from our oldest neighbor across the street, who stopped by to help us cut down the Pine Tree in our backyard. We had so much going on at the time that I grabbed the bag and set it somewhere in the garage. A couple of weeks later I opened it to see its contents and found a gorgeous set of Vintage Snoring Santa and a matching Vintage Santa Door Hanger, both battery operated (uses three “AA”). Also in the gift bag was a Water Globe Box with interchangeable top.
The first is the Santa Claus Wall/Door Hanger and plays ‘Jingle Bells’ when the sensor detects a presence and wishes a Merry Christmas to the Guest at the end of the song. It has a loop on the back for hanging and requires two “AA” batteries to operate.
Vintage Musical Santa Face Door Hanger.
The second is Santa sound asleep in his bed. He snores and his belly moved up and down for approximately 20 seconds.
The third is the Kirkland Signature Water Globe Box. I love its interchangeable top which allows me to pick one of the two options. You can choose to either display Santa in the Globe or the Bird by the Chimney Flue.
Kirkland Signature Water Globe Box.
Mrs. Santa Claus is made of felt with styrofoam head, plastic boots, felt clothing and cloth apron.
Vintage Mrs Santa Claus.
A couple of weeks ago I found the gorgeous Vintage Jewelbrite Star Angel Unbreakable Christmas Tree Topper at the Estate Liquidators. It will look lovely at the top of our White Christmas Tree.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and praying that these last few days take us safely into 2013.
From My Family to Yours, Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
A Christmas Prayer by Helen Steiner Rice
God make aware that in thy name,
The Holy Christ Child humbly came.
To live on earth and leave behind,
New faith and hope for all mankind…
And make us aware that the Christmas Story,
Is everyone’s promise of eternal glory.
By JM Perez
