Newest Additions to My Christmas Decor

In addition to the few items I bought at local craft fairs this season, the family gifted me items to add to our ever-growing Christmas decor collection. 

Jim Shore gnome from my oldest and his partner

Gifted by a friend of mine in a gift basket

From my husband

From the same gift basket my friend gave me

From my oldest and his partner, adding to our memorial tree honoring my in-laws

From my husband

My mother and me at a wedding (I think I am 3)

My in-laws' wedding photo

Our wedding day (All three ornaments were from my oldest and his partner)

Jingle bell from that same gift basket

Did you or anyone else add to your Christmas decor collection? Share in the comments. 

Christmas... in the News: Christmas Celebrations Around the World, Revived Christmas Tradition Goes Viral & Post-Christmas Sales

 

Welcome to this edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a review of Christmas articles and news over the last week.

We start this week's post by citing a photo article from PBS News that shares Christmas celebrations around the world. Check out these wonderful images and captions here.

In California, one family went viral when they revived a family tradition to surprise their grandparents. Learn more about this pre-Christmas tradition reported by Fox News here. 

Didn't get the gift you wanted? Have a gift card you're hot to use? Looking to get a head start on next year's shopping? Check out ABC News and Good Morning America's report on post-Christmas sales and gift card tips here.

When Do You Take Down Your Christmas Decorations?

 

Photo credit: Freepik

The Christmas rush is over. Most of the presents have been unwrapped. Much of the food has been devoured. Prayers have been said. Memories have been made. Now what? 

Some people I know have already begun their post-seasonal reset to dismantle decorations. That doesn't happen around here so soon. Decorations are up at least until Three Kings' Day (January 6), but they will likely remain longer, as the last decorations didn't come upstairs until the day before Christmas Eve. 

I find such peace in a house filled with the glow of Christmas lights. My schedule didn't allow me to appreciate it in the weeks leading up to Christmas, so I will take advantage of the slower week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

How about you? When do you take down your Christmas decorations? 

Merry Christmas!

 

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