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Old World Christmas Tree

December 22, 2016 by Diane Lavoie 12 Comments

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Today Mom is sharing some of her Christmas memories about some of the Christmas trees that she’s had over the years including this year’s Old World Christmas Tree. This is her first post here on “FTT” so make sure you show her some love and leave her a comment below!

Old World Christmas Tree

I have had a variety of Christmas trees throughout the years,  Big ones, little ones, fat and skinny ones. I even have had a scimpy little 2’ Charlie Brown tree. I have also collected many beautiful ornaments throughout those years including my treasured ornaments from my childhood from the 50’s.. 

The Past few years I have only put decorations out here and there and a large, white, handmade Ceramic Nativity set  with an open Bible to the story of Christ’s birth.  But this year as I was sorting through my deceased mother’s things, I happened to come across the last tree she had while she was still with us. It was given to her by a friend who was a nurse that helped us with her care . The tree is only 3’ high. Small enough to put on a counter. She had decorated it for her with lots of pink flowers  and ornaments. It was very lovely but ended up becoming disheveled while it was stored away.

Old World Christmas Tree

This year I was  not going to put up a tree but became a bit nostalgic with  memories of Christmas past so decided to spruce up my mom’s little 3 foot tree and put it up. I decorated it simply as a traditional Old World Christmas Tree perhaps as my parents once may have done when they were children.

I still had many of their straw ornaments and a few molded honey ornaments  which were sent from Lithuania.  I can still remember my father making some of those ornaments with paper straws for the lack of  actual straw they once used so long ago. 

Old World Christmas Tree

Old World Christmas Tree

Old World Christmas Tree

Old World Christmas Tree

Old World Christmas Tree

 This year, as last, there will be loved ones missing at our Christmas table  and as we remember and hold them in our hearts we will keep celebrating the tradition of passing our Holy Bread , the Oplatek . We will continue to celebrate  the Birth of Christ our Lord at our Christmas Eve, Wigilia, Kucios and Christmas Day because of the love that was given to us.

Old World Christmas Tree

 I wish all, near and far  “A silent night, A star above, A blessed gift of hope and love. A blessed Christmas to all of you !  A year of  Mercy that will bring Peace in your heart and in all the world!”

Merry Christmas and a Joyful 2017 New Year. God Bless !

“Wesolych Swiat !” , “Linksmu Kaledu!”  “ “ Joyeux Noel”

Visit my Celebrating our Heritage Series posts below!

Polish Babka Bread {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}   Polish Cabbage Rolls {Galumpkis} {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}   {Kielbasa Filled} Potato Dumplings

Filed Under: Celebrating Our Heritage Series, Heritage Series, Holiday, Mom's Corner Tagged With: Charlie Brown tree, Christmas memories, Christmas Trees, Lithuania, molded honey ornaments, Nativity set, ornaments, straw ornaments

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  1. Monique says

    December 22, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Diane, thank you for sharing your beautiful Christmas memories. Your family and rich tradition so and love have been a precious gift to us over the years. Merry Christmas!

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    • Diane Lavoie says

      December 22, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      Thank you Monique, appreciate your kind words (and your kindness)

      Reply
  2. LydiaF says

    December 22, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    The straw ornaments are gorgeous! I am inspired to find out how to make them (or something similar) Merry Christmas to you, too 🙂

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    • Diane Lavoie says

      December 22, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks Lydia. I believe there are some instructions online actually on making them. Also on Pinterest.

      Reply
  3. Carol B says

    December 22, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Diane, Thanks for sharing..memories are so precious…Merry Christmas..

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    • Diane Lavoie says

      December 22, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      thank you Carol, would love to get some feedback on others traditions and their memories.

      Reply
  4. Jessica Bruno says

    December 22, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    Diane!!!! I love this! You are so lucky to have all these fabulous ornaments from your mom. Merry Christmas and I love that you wrote a post. Can’t wait to see the next one 🙂

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    • Diane Lavoie says

      December 22, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Well, thank you Jessica! I enjoy seeing and reading all your posts on your blog

      Reply
  5. Christina Kamp says

    December 22, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    It’s beautiful! I love it!

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    • Diane lavoie says

      December 23, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Thank you Christine

      Reply
  6. Jeanne n Gill Latoche says

    December 23, 2016 at 12:03 am

    Thanks so much for sharing your Christmas past. Merry Christmas to you and all the family. From one Laroche family xoxo

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    • Diane Lavoie says

      December 23, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Thank you Jeanne n Gill ! And Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

      Reply

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