December 7, 2009

Christmases Past

Well, I am being a Scrooge this year and have said I wasn't putting up a tree. I have gotten some really odd looks from people but this year I am not feeling the spirit. Too much has gone on this year and I am left in awe of a few things and have been really wondering what the heck the world is coming to. It has left me with a sour taste in my mouth and I really wish I could just toss it over my left shoulder, forget about it, truly forget, and move on.

And then today for some odd reason I got to thinking about Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree. That little imperfect tree that he and Snoopy loved so much!

And then my mind went back to when I was a child and our aluminum Christmas tree. They came out in the 50's and 60's and my mom bought one for us.

My hubby and I have an extensive collection of Pig Ornaments and I am thinking.......yes, thinking....

Just how cute they would look on one of those aluminum Christmas trees...

And then I think about a Charlie Brown Christmas tree...How perfect that would be for our pigs...and I just got a call from a gift shoppe in town while writing this post and they have a Charlie Brown tree as a display they are willing to sell me. I have to go look at it tomorrow...

And now I am thinking about going downstairs to retrieve my Christmas Log Cabin table topper and put it on our breakfast table...and then I would need to go to the guest bedroom closet where my ceramic Snowman is that my sister made for me 15 years ago...It has been brought out every year at Christmas so why should this year find it behind closed doors.

Yes, I think the spirit is coming...

Posted by at 4:28 PM

7 comments:

  1. I've down sized on the holiday too. I'm trying to just do what I really want to. "NO" such a hard word for me to say.
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  2. Thearica, I think the spirit is coming into your heart!!
    Very huge smile here!!
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  3. I am sorry it's been such a bad year and you just want to say bah humbug to it all. I have much to be thankful for and celebrate this year. I was a grinch for Thanksgiving though.
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  4. There is something about Christmas that brings peace to our heart and happiness to those around us. I am glad you are finding Christmas coming to your home. I know the feeling you have been having because I have experienced it. May the peace of Christmas surround you and yours this season.
    Beautiful blog!
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  5. I'm way behind on my decorating this year too and have even cut back considerably. I'm trying to be mindful of those for whom Christmas won't be as good as it has been in the past but also trying to hold on to the meaning. I have a friend who worries that we focus too much on the decorating but for me every glance at something Christmasy in my home is a reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the hope He brings us, of family no longer here or who are far away, of times when my children were small and laughter filled the air. I'm slower putting each decoration in place, holding it and savoring the memories. When I'm not feeling the spirit of Christmas I try to remind myself that feeling it is a choice. Keep at it - it will come. blessings, marlene
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  6. Q..

    We had one of those trees growing up too !! My Dad only put blue round balls on it...thank goodness my sister finally fell and broke it one year !!!! But it does bring back some great memories !
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  7. Sounds like the Christmas spirit is coming. I can't wait to see it all decorated. Granny loved her fabric and card. I am hoping to post it tonight or tomorrow. Thank you so much for blessing Granny. Did you make that card? Beautiful
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