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Holiday Ornament Traditions
By Brenda Hyde
I have every ornament that was ever given to me, and I
treasure each one and the memories they hold. Giving
family and friends ornaments each year is a wonderful
tradition to start.
Look for unusual ornaments that have
a special meaning or tradition behind them, and package
them in a small sturdy box wrapped in beautiful paper.
The following two traditions will give you plenty of ideas!
There is a German tradition that a new couple's Christmas
tree should include 12 special ornaments to ensure their
happiness during the coming years. Package the following
ornaments in a special box for young couples in your family!
A glass grape ornament is also a German symbol of friendship.
Giving this special ornament to a friend is a pledge of friendship,
and makes a treasured keepsake as well.
I also think any of the bride's ornaments above would make
special gifts on their own when wrapped and given to family
and friends with a note explaining their symbolism.
About the author
Brenda Hyde is a wife and mom to three who lives in the
winter wonderland of Michigan. She is a freelance writer and
editor of OldFashionedLiving.com.
Brenda Hyde is a freelance writer living on ten acres in rural Michigan with her husband and three kids. She is also editor of StandBesideHer.com and has a family friendly blog, On the Front Porch.
Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
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