Christmas Memories
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
–Charles Dickens
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”
–Laura Ingalls Wilder
I love this time of year–beautiful music, snow, twinkling lights, festive decorations and yummy treats. It’s also an occasion to be with friends and family. Christmas time always awakens so many memories! I especially remember looking forward to visiting with grandparents and cousins: The warmth of my grandparents’ homes, wonderful smells, playing with cousins and all of the smiles and laughter.
Here’s the thing: Every year we have another opportunity to make new memories; so, let’s get out there! Take a walk in the snow with a friend, bake something scrumptious to share, do something thoughtful for someone, listen to joyful music or cuddle under a blanket with a loved one. After all, Christmas spirit is really just a frame of mind; it’s what we radiate to others that truly matters–Christmas Day and everyday.
fourth generation farmgirl 
Lovely post and beautiful pics.
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Thank you! I really love looking at old pictures and remembering times past. Often, it’s not until later that we realize how fortunate or blessed we were. 🙂
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Looks like some good family times.
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I enjoyed your photos and reading about your childhood Christmas memories. Hoping we can create more fun holiday memories in the years to come. 🌲
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Thanks, Donna! That sounds great! 🙂
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I love Christmas too. It is wonderful having childhood memories, and looking back on old pictures, but as you so rightly said, it is also wonderful to make new memories.
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Lovely photos of happy memories.
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Thank you!
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Looks like some lovely memories of Christmas past – I wish you many more in Christmas future.
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Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!
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Great photos. Nothing catches a memory like a photo.
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Hey there! That’s a lovely way to put it; I like the idea of ‘catching’ a memory. 🙂
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Luckily, however, unlike some memories, a photo is a bit more permanent 🙂
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Reblogged this on fourth generation farmgirl and commented:
I hope your week is merry and bright!!
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Looks like some wonderful family memories. Hope you have a lovely happy and peaceful Christmas x
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Thank you so much. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! xo
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These are absolutely lovely! I hope you have a blessed Christmas🎄
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How kind! Many thanks, Lisa. Merry Christmas to you as well. 🙂🎄
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