So it's no surprise that Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. It's not because of the lights, the decorations, the music, the holiday parties, the food or even the gifts. I just happen to be a very family-oriented person. I love opportunities to spend time with my friends and family. Whether its laughing, cooking, baking, entertaining, or shopping, there's nothing like the warmth of the folks you love around you. But I cannot tell a lie, the best way to get into the Christmas spirit usually revolves around the things previously mentioned. So the evening of Thanksgiving, my family and I put up our tree, decorated the mantle above our fireplace and decorated the dining room. My hubby went the distance by putting up the garland wrapped with white lights and a wreath on the front door, then he hung the white lights and strategically placed the lighted reindeer outside the house. I like to refer to him as Mr. Christmas. Each year, he's always in the Christmas spirit and loves to decorate. The best part is when he starts to play his reggae Christmas songs, particularly one entitled, "We wish you a Irie Christmas"! :-)
Here are some pictures of my decorated home, my children trimming the tree, my neighborhood, and our visit to Longwood Gardens, PA. Enjoy!
SugaCity Love Tales wishes you
all the best that the season has to offer!
Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for a Fabulous New Year
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| My dining room and living room |
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| Personalized Ornaments |
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| More Personalized Ornaments |
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| My little ones trimming the tree |
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| Longwood Gardens - PA |
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| Longwood Gardens - PA |
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| Longwood Gardens - PA |
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| Longwood Gardens - PA |
Christmas is absolutely my best time of the year too. As a little girl growing up in sunny St. Kitts, I remembered the cleaning, cooking, midnight service, carnival. What a joyful time it was and continues to be. It's most important to me because a son was born and a Saviour given to humankind. Let's not forget the true reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ! Have a blessed and wonderful Christmas with your friends and family! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSame to you sweetie, have a Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove Christmas...sad the season is coming to an end. Visiting you blog through embrace the struggle FB.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel Hope. I'm definitely experiencing the Christmas blues. But I'm trying to hang on to whatever's left by singing Christmas carols, watching Christmas movies and prolonging all the holiday cheer that I can muster up! Looking forward to the New Year definitely helps. All the best for 2013!
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