Holiday Spirit
It began to snow this morning and has continued throughout the day, ushering in the holiday spirit.
Cookie baking is underway. The first type, four dozen ruby and emerald sparklers. This batch serves as a representative offering, readied for a cookie tasting after Sunday’s holiday music.
The recipe is easy: make buttery cookie dough, shape it into teaspoon balls, tuck three chocolate chips in the center, and roll in colored sugar. Voilà! A tasty, pretty treat.
Inside, the dining room table is laden with gift wrapping and wrapped gifts.
Outdoor lights brighten the home exterior, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
The greenhouse is freshly festooned with green lights, a four-foot fir, and other festive trimmings.
Our widespread travels are reflected in the holiday decor. A Christmas Matryoshka Doll reminds us of our visit to Russia, where we journeyed the breadth of the nation via the Trans-Siberian Railway.
On the other end of the TV credenza sits a handmade Haitian creche, a reminder of our volunteer medical missions after the 2010 Earthquake.
A holly-trimmed frame holds a photo of Pope John Paul from a trip to Rome and the Vatican.
The ten-foot Christmas tree is bedecked with lights and decorated with ornaments from around the world, family heirlooms, and delightful shapes.
Are you feeling festive yet? Do you follow a specific theme in your holiday decor? For example, the deer above rest on a woven table mat made in Ecuador, continuing the travel mode.
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