Our Christmas tree is a historical tree of sorts. Many of our Christmas ornaments have sentimental value as many of them were given to us or came into our possession over the years in various ways. I thought I'd start a thread about ornaments/decorations that you have on your tree or in your house that have been a part of your Christmas celebrations throughout the years that carries a lot of meaning for you. Post a photo with a brief story behind the ornament/decoration and its significance.
This is an ornament that has adorned our tree since we were married. My wife's father took her shopping when she was six and allowed her to pick out an ornament.
This is the one she picked.
Well, we have spent the evening putting up the tree, and as it happens my 6 year old grandson asked me about this ornament. I posted the photo in December 2017 and here is what I wrote:
Many decorations on our tree have a story. This is the legless Irish snowman (though I suppose all snowmen are legless, this one is just more legless than most). Returning from a project in Ireland some years ago, I saw him at Dublin airport, with his feet nowhere to be seen. There were able-bodied snowmen available in the shop, but I thought that this one would end up in the bin if I didn't help out. The cashier was equally full of Christmas spirit, and not only didn't charge me, but also wrapped him up beautifully.
The one on the left is over 100 years old and made of blown glass. It belonged to my great-grandmother and every year I hold my breath while opening it hoping that it has survived another year. The one on the right was made by my mother when she was in her late 60's - can you imagine the patience of sewing on all those sequins and beads!
Bermuda Bear. One of a pair purchased in Hamilton, in May 1992, for my children, and this one is hanging on her tree this year! I recognise others given over the years hanging there too.
This is a great idea, Skip. Frosty has been a decoration in our family since my kids were young (they are grown with their own kids now) and we couldn't have Christmas without Frosty..
@milaniet - It seems as though we Americans have lost the gift of patience. It's nice to have small things such as these to bring back memories of those who have left us but remain in our hearts forever!
I have many favorites, as we have collected them in many locations throughout the years. This one was given to me by my now former daughter-in-law. The pirate ship is iconic to Tampa.
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Many decorations on our tree have a story. This is the legless Irish snowman (though I suppose all snowmen are legless, this one is just more legless than most). Returning from a project in Ireland some years ago, I saw him at Dublin airport, with his feet nowhere to be seen. There were able-bodied snowmen available in the shop, but I thought that this one would end up in the bin if I didn't help out. The cashier was equally full of Christmas spirit, and not only didn't charge me, but also wrapped him up beautifully.
The one on the left is over 100 years old and made of blown glass. It belonged to my great-grandmother and every year I hold my breath while opening it hoping that it has survived another year. The one on the right was made by my mother when she was in her late 60's - can you imagine the patience of sewing on all those sequins and beads!
So there is more to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers than meets the eye?
The whole town goes a bit nuts at that time. Florida has a history of pirates because of the many shipwrecks that happened on our shores.