A tree full of memories

[melinda010100]

Putting up the Christmas tree is rather like opening a time capsule when I open the boxes that hold the decorations that go on the tree. Each ornament that gets placed on the tree holds a memory.

A few of my ornaments are from my grandparents tree and I recall so many fond memories of helping them put up their tree and decorate it. Some are from my childhood Christmas tree and a few are handmade ornaments that my mother made. I have ornaments from the Christmas tree that I put up when I was newly married and some that were created by my children and grandchildren.

Some of my ornaments hold travel memories! This one is from France, but I also have ornaments from other counties in Europe and from places all over North America.

I brought this one home from a small town in the Netherlands.

This one was a gift from a long time friend who worked with me in an ice cream shop when were both teenagers.

This Hummel angel reminds me of my travels in Germany.

And this ornament is a memorial to TJ, my favorite cat ever!

This is a very fragile old ornament that is from my grandparents tree. Most likely it is over 100 years old.

The Santa brings me wonderful memories of time spent in Russia and the warm welcoming people I met there who changed my perception of the world.

And although I could show you so many more, I'll end with this one from my dearest cousin who is the same age as me. We grew up near each other, went to school together, and spent every Christmas of our lives together. She loves nature as much as I do.

I'm enjoying my Christmas tree so much!

Comments

[germanandradeg]

You enjoying your Christmas tree and your memories and me delighting in these words you have written and these wonderful pictures. What a lovely tradition, what a beautiful family!
God bless you all.
Merry Christmas!

[melinda010100]

Thanks, my dear friend!
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Hope your holidays are filled with joy!

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[germanandradeg]

¡Gracias!

[shamis]

Nice to hear about your travel to so many countries and most of all the Christmas collection.

[melinda010100]

Thanks! I love all the travel memories that my Christmas tree holds.
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[joanstewart]

Christmas tree decorations that hold sweet memories. Much like you both my sister and I had 'Memory Trees' seldom buying new.

Packed neatly and enjoy each year you take them out to reflect over times when many more family members tucked in around the tree to enjoy time together.

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[melinda010100]

Thank you. Your Christmas Memories must be especially poignant this year.
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[joanstewart]

Changed in many ways over the years, makes one realize how quickly time slips by. Wishing you a wonderful time !LUV

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[les90]

Wow you keep ornaments since you're newly married that's remember me about my mom who always keeps old things by saying old is gold 😁

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Thanks! I agree with your mom.

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[seckorama]

Yes, Christmas decorations are all about memories and that's why we keep putting up the Christmas tree again and again.

[koto-art]

I love looking at Christmas ornaments. Each one holds special memories. They all look great, especially the ice cream snowman and the living tree ones!

[melinda010100]

Thanks! I have so many ornaments that hold treasured memories!
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[miprimerconcurso]

It's incredible that you have kept Christmas decorations for so long, I loved that you had an ornament that was more than 100 years old
Beautiful decorations lady @melinda010100

[melinda010100]

Thank you. They are treasures
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[dantrin]

I love the box that says Christmas Decorations. I used to see this when I was young.

[melinda010100]

Were they stored in the attic like ours were? I keep these in big totes in the garage.
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[weone]

Hope these days are delightful, the decorations are awesome...

[melinda010100]

Thanks! I appreciate seeing a comment from you.

[mbracho]

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Very beautiful!

[hafiz34]

How long you were in Russia? For job purpose or visiting?

[melinda010100]

I was there for a 2 week Friendship Exchange. Later that same year the family I stayed with came to the USA and spent 2 weeks with me. It gave us an up close look into each other's lives.

[hafiz34]

Noted.

[ydaiznfts]

I hope this 2025 brings you lots of happiness, friend.

[melinda010100]

Thanks! I'm holding my breath to see what the new year will bring.
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[suarlex]

Wow, the beauty is so amazing, it must be a very beautiful memory on that tree ❤️

[melinda010100]

Thanks! It's a special time of year!

[suarlex]

You're welcome, I really enjoy the beauty of the tree ❤️

[hiventhusiast]

Wow, indeed they are trees of memories...

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[melinda010100]

They are treasures!
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[queentis]

Amazing

[melinda010100]

Thanks!