Each year, I love pulling out the box of Christmas ornaments, picking up each one to put on my tree & briefly holding on to the memory each one has.
I think this is one of the oldest ornaments I have, receiving it as a young child. And it's always the first ornament I put on my tree each year.
My parents (well, more likely my mom!) have been awesome at giving us at least one new ornament each year. So when I had my own tree, I already had a great collection of ornaments.
This snowman was from 2003, from a trip my parents took to NYC. I think this was bought at Macy's, before Macy's took over the retail world & was something special only in New York.
I love the homemade ornaments from when we were kids. This reindeer is made from clothes pins. How cute is that?!
And even more cute is what's written on the side: "To: Carrie, From: Christa".
It must have been from a family gift exchange when my cousin Christa had my name.
Speaking of family, my great-grandparents would get each of us grandkids a personalized ornament every year. I have numerous metal ornaments like this with my name & the year etched on them. This one's from 1993.
My great-grandma also used to crochet/knit, and this stocking ornament is one of her creations.
And speaking of homemade, I decided one year (2002, maybe?) to make ornaments for friends & family.
This gold & white star is made of corsage pins & beads.
And this clear ornament is stuffed full of gorgeous Christmas ribbon.
This angel was given to me by one of my supervisors when I worked in the Advancement Office at Spring Arbor University. I love that I have something to remember my time working with them.
And what is the Holiday season without Rudolph? This is another one from my parents.
I like to shop for ornaments each year to add to my collection. Here are some of my favorites.
What are some of the stories behind your Christmas ornaments?
I think this is one of the oldest ornaments I have, receiving it as a young child. And it's always the first ornament I put on my tree each year.
My parents (well, more likely my mom!) have been awesome at giving us at least one new ornament each year. So when I had my own tree, I already had a great collection of ornaments.
This snowman was from 2003, from a trip my parents took to NYC. I think this was bought at Macy's, before Macy's took over the retail world & was something special only in New York.
I love the homemade ornaments from when we were kids. This reindeer is made from clothes pins. How cute is that?!
And even more cute is what's written on the side: "To: Carrie, From: Christa".
It must have been from a family gift exchange when my cousin Christa had my name.
Speaking of family, my great-grandparents would get each of us grandkids a personalized ornament every year. I have numerous metal ornaments like this with my name & the year etched on them. This one's from 1993.
My great-grandma also used to crochet/knit, and this stocking ornament is one of her creations.
And speaking of homemade, I decided one year (2002, maybe?) to make ornaments for friends & family.
This gold & white star is made of corsage pins & beads.
And this clear ornament is stuffed full of gorgeous Christmas ribbon.
This angel was given to me by one of my supervisors when I worked in the Advancement Office at Spring Arbor University. I love that I have something to remember my time working with them.
And what is the Holiday season without Rudolph? This is another one from my parents.
I like to shop for ornaments each year to add to my collection. Here are some of my favorites.
What are some of the stories behind your Christmas ornaments?
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