Merry Christmas!
This glass bell ornament is one of my favorites. Not only because I like the way it looks, but mostly because of the story behind it.
When my husband and I honeymooned in Colorado, I wanted to buy souvenirs in every town. But, you only need so many “Pikes Peak” t-shirts, right? So, I decided to collect ornaments, instead. And this was the first one we purchased, in Estes Park.
In the 31 years that have followed, it has always had a place of prominence on our tree.
I’ll bet you and your family have similar sentimental items you use every Christmas. It’s fun to use them every year and to pass along the stories that go with them.
May you and your family remember the joys of Christmases past, while you make new memories together. I hope you will have a blessed day, full of the joy of the season.
Ellen Lindner
Ellen, great story about the ornament. Most of the ornaments on our tree I have made….red velvet hearts, cats, bears. Plus each year I have made an ornament for our daughter. She is 24 years old and I have never missed a year. There have been bears, cats, dogs, nightmare before Christmas characters, mice. This year I made her an Eiffel Tower to remember our trip to Paris last summer. Some of the ornaments came from patterns and others I designed myself. They are all on my blog under cloth ornaments if you are interested. I guess we all have our traditions.
Hi Chris. Tradition is one of the things that make Christmas special, isn’t it? You daughter is very lucky to have so many ornaments that YOU made, as well as the stories and memories they provide.