analysis: Nostalgic Memories for a Merry Christmas

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We Begin Our Memories In The Home

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• Memorable Christmas’ always begin in the home. It starts many years ago when you were a child, full with the excitement of the Christmas as you sampled the many presents tucked under the Christmas tree.
• Christmas time is decorating the home, finding and setting up a Christmas tree, placing the stockings over the fireplace mantel or other, and writing countless letters to Santa to remind him how good you have been in the past year.
• As time moves on, the child becomes a young man or woman, no longer as excited when they were young, but still fully engaged with the Christmas spirit as you help with the family festive activities.
• But eventually, as we come to Christmas present, we develop our own Christmas traditions. Children come onto the scene and the excitement builds again, as the young ones bring joy and excitement into the home for another Christmas celebration.

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• • Christmas Decor and Past Ideas:

    Do you remember all of the Christmas decor your parents used when you were younger? And how about the decor you are using today? View below for the types of decor and a look back to past Christmas times:

     

    images: Christmas Decorations

    	Home Decorations	view
    	– christmas tree	view
    	– fireplace mantel	view
    	– stair railing	view
    	– front entry	view
    	– buffet table	view

    	Traditional Styles	view
    	– vintage style	view
    	– farmhouse	view
    	– rustic	view
    	– contemporary	view
    	– industrial	view

    Popular Christmas Decor

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    	– ornaments	view
    	– wreath	view
    	– stockings	view
    	– stocking hooks	view
    	– santa figure	view
    	– reindeer	view
    	– tree topper	view
    	– nativity scene	view
    	– garland	view
    	– candles	view

    	– putz village	view
    	– poinsettias	view
    	– mistletoe	view
    	– tinsel	view
    	– nutcracker	view
    	– advent calendar	view
    	– christmas linens	view
    	– christmas mugs	view
    	– fake snow	view
    	– centerpiece	view
    	– string lights	view
    	– stars	view

    Foraged Christmas Decor

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    	– wreath	view
    	– garland	view
    	– tablescape	view
    	– mantel	view
    	– stairs	view
    	– tree ornaments	view

    	– use/ evergreens	view
    	– use/ holly	view
    	– use/ mistletoe	view
    	– use/ juniper	view
    	– use/ winterberry	view
    	– use/ sticks	view
    	– use/ pine cones	view

    Christmas Over Time

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    	– 1930s	view
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    	– 1910s	view
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    	– 1800s	view
    	– 1700s	view
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Being In a Joyful Mood

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• One of the greatest feelings that come with Christmas is the joyful mood that is often associated with the season activities. That is when the kitchen is abuzz with making some of the traditional foods that is part of your family tradition.
• Remember the Christmas cookies that were piling on the kitchen counter? There are over 100 different Christmas cookie varieties that may be part of your Christmas baking tradition.
• Baking cookies and other Christmas treats were also packaged up and shared with friends and neighbors. Christmas is the time to meet long-time friends, exchanges cards, and perhaps find an outside family who may need a little financial help for Christmas.
• Christmas time is being more charitable, more neighborly, more sharing, and more giving – reflecting the good will the Christmas brings.

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• • About Joyful Activities:

    What’s can you share with your neighbors, friends and other for this Christmas season? One such “sharing” activity is making a Christmas wreathe for a neighbor or friend. Another is wrapping up and passing out baked cookies and other treats.

    And of course, the best option is helping someone in need. There are many families who lack the resources to provide a joyful Christmas for themselves and family. Being part of the giving tree or other charity will foster the joyful mood of the Christmas season.

     

    helpful resources: About Christmas Wreaths

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    	How to Make Wreaths	info
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    	– upcycled wreath ideas	info
    	– repurpose old wreath	info
    	Making DIY Wreath	youtube
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    Christmas Wreath Styles

    	Christmas Wreaths
    	– evergreen
    	– douglas fir
    	– pine spruce
    	– cedar
    	– pine cone

    	Wreath Making Kit
    	– metal frame
    	– floral wire
    	– wire cutters
    	– ribbon

    	– flocked
    	– glitter leaves
    	– bay leaf
    	– rosemary
    	– dried herbs
    	– spice wreath

    	– magnolia
    	– floral
    	– grass
    	– fox red berry
    	– harvest
    	– snow

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    Christmas Cookie Ideas

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    	– ginger	view
    	– anise pizzelle	view
    	– shortbread	view
    	– thumbprints	view
    	– molasses drops	view
    	– biscotti	view
    	– linzer star	view
    	– coconut clouds	view
    	– gingerbread	view
    	– chocolate crinkle	view
    	– ricotta	view

    	– snickerdoodles	view
    	– snowball	view
    	– raisin puffs	view
    	– red velvet	view
    	– gingersnaps	view
    	– pecan sandies	view
    	– lemon drops	view
    	– mint macrons	view
    	– eggnog cookies	view
    	– pralines	view
    	– peanut butter	view
    	– buttery spritz	view

    Gift and Charity Organizations

    	– St. Jude Hospital	information
    	– Salvation Army Giving Tree	information
    	– Make-A-Wish Foundation	information
    	– Toys-For-Tots	information
    	– Pay Away	information
    	– Samaritan’s Purse	information
    	– Religious Charities	information
    	– Catholic Relief Services	information
    	– Compassion International	information
    	– LDS Philanthropies	information
    	– Islamic Relief	information
    	– Unicef	information

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Into Town For The Holiday Events

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• Christmas time is shopping for that perfect gift. However, it’s not the gift that makes shopping fun; but rather it’s the Christmas music, decorations, and the meeting of other revelers in the town square, mall or other gathering place.
• So one way to get into the Christmas spirit was going into town to enjoy the Christmas festivities and communal events.
• It’s in the town where you participate in the tree lighting ceremonies – join in for some Christmas carols – become part of the Christmas parade – and listen to the bells and the ho-ho’s of retail Santas.
• Towns may have changed since the old days – with most of shopping done online. But try to find some collective area where you can walk the streets, take in a lunch, and say hello to other goers, who like you, may be trying to catch the Christmas fever.

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• • Finding That Perfect Gift:

    What would mom or dad or son or daughter like for Christmas? That is a gnawing question, which is always a challenge when it’s time to buy something special for someone you love.

    Below are some Christmas ideas that just might be the perfect answer:

     

    Holiday Shopping: Home Theater

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    	theater speakers
    	in-wall speakers
    	wireless speakers

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    	bean bag chair
    	reclining seating
    	hm theater lighting

    Kitchen Organization

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    	kitchen drawer
    	ware organizer

    	bakers rack
    	baker shelf
    	hanging pot racks

    	pantry organizer
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    	pantry susan

    Home Automation

    	home automation
    	smart hubs
    	smart controllers

    	smart outlets
    	smart dimmers
    	smart switches

    	amazon echo
    	smart blinds
    	smart thermostat

    Green Energy Home

    	solar panels
    	wind turbines
    	wind/solar kit

    	solar converter
    	wind converter
    	solar chargers

    	power generator
    	portable generator
    	standby generator

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Sharing The Season Through Music

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• Music is a big part of the Christmas season – both religious and secular selections. Some religious favorites include Silent Night, Joy to the World, and others. Secular favorites might be White Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer, and more.
• Maybe you were once a caroler who visited homes in the neighborhood to celebrate the season. A variety of carols were sung at the neighbors home or to some lonely shut-in at a nursing home. Perhaps that tradition can be revived in your present neighborhood or complex.
• Christmas time is also when our favorite movies and plays are shown and presented – performances that were popular in days past and even now. Stories about the Nutcracker, the Grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge, and more.
• That is why Christmas is one of the more enjoyable times of the year. Wonderful sounds and stories that have been around for generations and for generations to come.

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• • Knowing the Songs and Movies

    Let’s take a look at the traditional Christmas carols and songs the fill the airways when the season begins. You can click on any streaming services to here the latest tunes performed by an array of artists.

     

    youtube: Christmas Carols

    	silent night	view
    	o holy night	view
    	hark! angels sing	view
    	come ye faithful	view
    	o come emmanuel	view
    	upon midnight clear	view
    	bleak mid-winter	view
    	coventry carol	view
    	royal david’s city	view
    	dulci jubilo	view
    	god rest gentlemen	view
    	sussex carol	view

    	joy to world	view
    	away in manger	view
    	carol of the bells	view
    	king wenceslas	view
    	realms of glory	view
    	first noel	view
    	shepherd’s pipe	view
    	the three kings	view
    	gabriel’s message	view
    	gaudete	view
    	holly and ivy	view
    	candlelight carol	view

    Popular Christmas Songs

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    	wonderful time	view
    	last christmas	view
    	jingle bell rock	view
    	look like christmas	view
    	white christmas	view
    	christmas song	view
    	let it snow	view
    	holly jolly christmas	view

    	santa tell me	view
    	happy xmas	view
    	blue christmas	view
    	have merry xmas	view
    	sleigh ride	view
    	tell over mountain	view
    	santa baby	view
    	rudolph reindeer	view
    	silver bells	view
    	please come home	view

    Best Christmas Movies

    	wonderful life	view
    	christmas story	view
    	charlie brown …	view
    	christmas carol	view
    	elf	view
    	grinch stole …	view
    	home alone	view
    	trading places	view
    	nightmare before …	view
    	the holiday	view
    	white christmas	view
    	miracle 34th street	view

    	love actually	view
    	bad santa	view
    	muppet christmas	view
    	polar express	view
    	year w/o santa	view
    	rudolph reindeer	view
    	die hard	view
    	scrooged	view
    	christmas candle	view
    	natl lampoon	view
    	gremlins	view
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Honoring the Christmas Child

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• After collecting the nostalgic memories of Christmas, it all comes down to the one thing that we honor most. After all of the cooking treats that have been made – after all of the gifts that have been purchased and exchanged – and after all that we have enjoyed these past several days – it is the birth of the little babe in Bethlehem that makes what Christmas is all about.
• Regardless whether you believe in the Christ child or not, the lessons learned by this humble birth is the love and care that we share with everyone – not only during this Christmas time but everyday in the coming year.
• So Merry Christmas!, and Happy New Year. May the fond memories from the past and present help to make us a better person for the future Christmas’ that are to come.

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• • Viewing The First Christmas

    Let’s go way back to the very first Christmas, viewing the places and events that led to the wonderful birth that we celebrate today:

     

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    	Places	church of nativity	milk grotto church

    Away In the Manager

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    		bethlehem inns	ancient houses
    		bethlehem stables	bethlehem caves

    Hark! the Herold Angles Sing

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    Silent Night

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    	The Visit	wise men	herod’s temple

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