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This year I am starting a new family tradition. It's very simple but to me, very special.
We have two full sized Christmas trees at our house. "The Real Tree" and "The Special Tree". "The Real Tree" is in the lower level Family Room. It's a large tree loaded with all the kids' ornaments, multi-colored lights, and crazy loud train underneath. The Special Tree sits in the Living Room. It's a tall slim tree that displays a cherished collection of Hallmark ornaments given to me each year by my Dad until he passed away three years ago.
The Special Tree...
This year, I am starting a new tradition with The Special Tree. Nothing was more important to Dad than family. It made him so happy when everyone gathered together. To honor him and his love for our family I came up with a very simple way to incorporate the entire family into The Special Tree.
Using craft glue, I wrote the name of each family member on a red bulb. Then I sprinkled it with silver glitter while the glue was still wet.
Each ornament was tied with a large wire ribbon bow.
I used regular silver glitter from the art supply store.
Each ornament was tied with a large wire ribbon bow.
As our family visits our home during the holiday season, they will place their ornament on The Special Tree.
Those family members that are no longer with us, have already been placed on the top of the tree.
Those family members that are no longer with us, have already been placed on the top of the tree.
Until everyone has been here, their ornament will wait for them, here,
doubling as a cute table accessory.
doubling as a cute table accessory.
The Special Tree also waits,
to be completely filled
with every last ornament.
There's always room for one more, right?
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Merry Christmas,