Show Me Christmas

After visiting countless homes during the Christmas season, I have been able to distinguish two distinct types of trees. The technique that a family uses in decorating the tree will give you some insight into their personalities and create a distinctive ambiance in their abode. I have taken the liberty of coming up with my own terminology to define the two types of trees: formal and playful.

Formal Christmas trees are characterized by an overt theme, such as a consistent color or uniform ornaments. These trees are usually exclusively decorated by adults and show little childhood light-heartedness. Playful trees, on the other hand, don colorful lighting and whimsical ornaments. Growing up we always had a playful tree, and my siblings and I were encouraged to include our own handmade Christmas ornaments.

Angels, or the belief in higher spirits – guardians from the spirt world have existed within many cultures for thousand of years. 

We especially like to use angels throughout the Christmas season in our homes and on our Christmas trees.  Angels are devine helpers or messengers that often help us keep the true spirit and meaning of Christmas alive throughout this busy season.

I like to have an angel finial on top of my Christmas tree.  I love the angel finial from the Abigail Collection of hand blown and hand painted glass ornaments from Poland.  This finial would be perfect for any Christmas tree this year!

May the spirit of Christmas be alive all year long!

Choose a ‘THEME’ tree from your favorite fictional characters!!!  These will be the delight of any child or the child in you!  Alice in Wonderland makes the most unusual and delightful tree for your holiday decorating with these handblown glass ornaments all handpainted. 

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