Every year I add one new decoration to the Christmas Tree--this year it was a colorful pompom garland sold at Trader Joe's and made in Nepal. I love the colors and joy that garland brings to the tree--I hope that the people who made the garland will profit.
This year's tree like trees past is covered with white lights and favored ornaments some almost 50 years old. There are ornaments with favorite characters such as Madeline, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, lots of happy snowpeople, photos of my children as babies, traditional silver and gold shiny balls, and other special items.
The tree definitely brightens up the winter home and helps us anticipate the happy Christmas days to come. Onward.