Merry Christmas

It's A Wonderful Life

Last Friday I saw It's A Wonderful Life on the big screen. It was like seeing it for the first time. The backrounds were so pretty. The interior of the houses were so ornate. The clothes were beautiful. Everyone should have the chance to see it this way.

The actress that played Zuzu was at the theater. She was there signing her cookbook and memory book. It was fun to meet her, very Christmassy.

Vintage Friday

Today's vintage item is a memory. For as long as I can remember my mother has had a Christmas Eve party. Our entire family was invited along with numerous friends. Each year people stopped by all night. No matter who else showed up, our cousins from my mother's side were always there. We could count on it. We always had so much fun. We would listen to Christmas records, dance, sing and play play play. Sometimes we went caroling in the neighborhood if it wasn't too cold. There was always enough food to feed a hundred people, and Bobby would set up his bar next to the sink. There were dozens of bottles and mixes. We opened presents all night, and many times Santa showed up with his red bag full of gifts. Later we would listen to the radio to get Santa reports. That's when we wanted everyone to leave. We were afraid Santa would not come if all those people were still at our house. We tried to go to sleep after our cousins left but people were still dropping by. Eventually we would fall asleep to the sound of their voices downstairs. This will be our last year having a Christmas Eve party at my mother's house. Mom passed away on Dec. 22, 2007. We had our party last year, she had everything done ahead of time, including most of the food. We did everything just as we had for so many years but this time Mom was not there. She was at the greatest party given, the one in heaven. We will start new traditions next year, we're not sure what they will be but we will bring as much of the old ones with us as we can.

Vintage Friday

Last week after Bible study I ran into a thrift store shortly before closing. I found these ornaments for $.60. I couldn't pass them up. I don't know where I will use them yet, maybe in a craft item. Any ideas?

Last Saturday, Jim and I went to Candlelight Carols at Moody Church. This was our third year attending. As always the music was beautiful. It was very honoring to God, a wonderful way to start this blessed season. Next year I hope more of our family can join us at this event.

Vintage Friday

I found this package of foil decorations at an antique store last week. All the ornaments were in the package. Some had string on them and others looked as if they had not been used. I put them on the tree in my bedroom along with other vintage ornaments. They would also make good package toppers, but I think for now I'll just use them on my tree.