Yesterday went according to plan. I did my duty at Slimming World and then came home and chilled until Beth and Alex arrived. Then it was all hands to the Christmas tree.
The pressies are under, the Guardians of the Christmas Tree and their Faithful Attendants (don't ask - family history!) are doing their duty on and by the radiator and Santa, Mrs Santa and a snowman are waiting for me to put the advent table the other side of the tree (it's there now).
Silly, isn't it. Happy-silly though and packed with happy memories. It's worth keeping it up, just for them.
The buffet was yummy and, for once, I got it about right. There's bits left over but not all that much really.
Alex is still asleep upstairs and I have a loaf in Thermione that will soon need attention. It's for Beth and I'd like it to be baked when I take Alex home so I don't have to make two journeys.
I have nothing in the diary today and I think I am just going to chill and relax, do knitting and crochet, wrap up a few pressies and just have a me day. That sounds really nice. xx
Not silly at all Joy, it's a lovely family tradition that brings you all happy memories. Your tree looks wonderful and I especially love the gonk Santa's, I do love gonks. Have a great restful day xx
ReplyDeleteGonks are cute, aren't they. If you watch Carla Jenkins' channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@CarlaJenkins/videos ), you know that she has a real thing about Christmas gonks . . . it makes me smile.
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Hi Joy, your tree looks amazing. I will enjoy your tree vicariously as I won't be having one of my own. Thank you. Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Rachel. You are very welcome to share . . . xx
DeleteWow-your tree is amazing! What a lovely tradition to keep up and glad you all enjoyed it. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI think we all (me, Beth and Alex) all love Christmas Tree Day. It's a warm, fuzzy sort of feeling. xx
DeleteBeautiful. It is a good time of year to immerse yourself in all those little things that make you happy. X
ReplyDeleteIt is, I agree. Throughout the centuries and millennia, humans have found ways to brighten and cheer up the darker, colder months. It is deep within our being. xx
DeleteNothing silly about it, thank you for sharing your family's lovely traditions x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Some people might think a seventy three year old should know better but my answer is that I DO know better and that's why I keep doing it. :-)
DeleteIt is said that people only truly die when we stop remembering them and this is one of many ways that I keep my parents alive in my mind. And it will probably serve Beth and Alex in the same way once I am gone. xx
Your house is looking really Christmassy now - a real pleasure on dark days.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janice. I love coming down each morning and switching the tree lights on. xx
DeleteI didn't know you could fit that many ornaments on a tree. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? It's a real challenge each year but we manage it!! xx
DeleteSuch a gorgeous tree. Love it. The Guardians are doing their jobs I see.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hee hee - oh, yes, for sure, they really are. :-D xx
DeleteWow that is lovely! I honestly haven't even thought about putting up a tree yet
ReplyDeleteChristmas Tree Day is usually the first weekend in December but I'm away next week and Beth can't make the following week so it had to be end of December. It is nice to get it done and up - it's cheering. xx
DeleteIt's absolutley gorgeous, Joy!
ReplyDeleteThis is what I needed to see, this morning. Xx
Aw, thanks, Jules. Sharing the cheer is great. Sending love. xx
DeleteHappy-Silly is a wonderful way of describing it and a brilliant emotion for this festive time. Gosh with the way the world is at the moment we ALL need some Happy-Silly in our lives. Thank you for sharing yours. xx
ReplyDeleteWe do, thanks, Sue. There is so much trouble and worry around that lights and happiness are to be treasured and valued xx
DeleteYour Christmas tree looks amazing, Joy. I love seeing a full tree, there is always something to look at and enjoy. The guardians of the Christmas tree made me smile. What a great tradition you have and a lovely way to share memories. Have a wonderfil Advent season x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Wishing the same back to you. xx
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