Christmas Contest Entry #2

Well the girls and I created some new holiday traditions! Every year, usually the day after Thanksgiving, but this year it was a little later, we decorate our tree. We have a small tree but a lot of ornaments, so we hang up what we can on the little 4 ft tree and the rest we hang up all over the house! On curtain rods, on the mantle, even put some hanging from the table the tree is on. It's fun to figure out where to put them! We sing Christmas carols, then after we're done, we watch a movie. Usually "Miracle on 34th street", the old black and white.

Another tradition we have is Christmas card night. I print out labels, buy stamps, then we sign cards and write notes to soldiers, missionaries, and relatives far away. It's fun because we talk and laugh and it makes the job not so overwhelming for me. It's my favorite Christmas chore now!

Michelle S.