The FootnoteMaven has challenged geneabloggers to post the lyrics to their favorite Christmas carols. I have so many favorites it was hard to pick just one! But I decided on Silent Night, it has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. Silent Night : Lyrics Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin…
One year for Christmas my husband and I received a very special gift. It was our second Christmas together and we were living on an off grid farm. It was a very old homestead. Our water was carried from a spring quite some distance from the house and you had to go over two hills to get to…
Today’s topic in the Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories is a grab bag/pick your own topic. I’d like to share about a family tradition we started. I have always loved Christmas lights, they are one of my favorite parts of holiday decorating. When our daughter was a baby, hubby and I decided to start doing…
When I was little cookies and treats were always a big part of our Christmas holiday. Starting in late November our house was always filled with the smell of baking cookies! The main types of cookies we made were peanut butter, chocolate chip, sugar cookies, macaroons and one of my favorites Snickerdoodles! The peanut butter cookies were sprinkled with colored sugar, some…
I grew up in a small town, our street was very quiet and mostly retired seniors so there wasn’t much in the way of outdoor decorations. I always wanted to decorate the outside of our home! But we didn’t have any hydro outside so that ruled out lighted decorations. I do remember one year we put…
I do remember our family receiving Christmas cards when I was a child. We didn’t get a lot, but did receive ones from close family. I remember my Grandmother Hilda always sending cards to her mother and sisters. I wish I had some of the cards she received back then. I have no idea what happened to them over time. Knowing my Grandma…
The photo I have of my Grandpa and Grandma Law’s tree is from the late 1970’s. I can see the decorated it in red garland with silver tips, huge red silk balls, small white silk balls and candy canes. On top is a light up snowflake that I remember from my childhood. I remember having…
Our Christmas dinner growing up was very typical North American style. We always had a big roasted turkey. Our Christmas turkey was almost always a gift from my Aunt Carol every year. Oh she always gave us such a big beautiful turkey! There was always lots of left overs to enjoy.The rest of the meal was mashed potatoes,…
It’s my favorite time of the year! Christmas has always been a special time to me, visiting with family and friends. The beautiful decorations and lights. Grandma & Grandpa’s tree late 1970’s I don’t remember what our family did for a Christmas tree when I was very little. After my Dad’s passing we moved in with my…
Wishing all my American friends a happy Thanksgiving. Hope you all have a wonderful day!