We have a tradition that we started about 2 years ago, but actually started back when I was 14 living at Mums. Each year when we put up the tree, we buy an ornament each to add to it. I think it's a nice way to remember each year and also build up on our ornament collection. I also write the year on the back or bottom.
I really liked this tradition when living at home when I was younger, it was fun to go hunting for a new decoration. Sometimes Mum even bought them before hand and gave it to us as a little present on December 1st as we were putting up the tree. It was great, because when I moved out of home I took some of my decorations to add to my own tree and didn't have to spend lots of $$$ on decorating my first tree. I hope to continue this tradition with my children, not only will they have something to remind them of their childhood, but also have a collection to have when they move out!
Last year I made 30 ornaments to give to cousins and also some for us to go on the tree and I am DEVASTATED I can't find ours anywhere! I had them hanging up on the fireplace for months afterwards and I have a feeling I put them somewhere safe when winter hit and we needed the fire place. Obviously it was too safe, cause now I can't find them! But I do have two trees that I made which are gracing out tree this year.
Here are some photos of the ornaments we have added to our collection;
2014
2013
2012
How often do you buy new Christmas decorations?
** Spiritual Thought**
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