As we'll be going to France for the holidays, I decided to decorate a little early this year, to be able to be reminded of the Christmas season a little longer chez nous. Living in a Muslim country means holiday decorations are generally limited to the malls and some big department stores we rarely go to. In some ways this is more pleasant than the overwhelming inundation of all things holiday in the States, but it does feel pretty sparse. So we make our own holiday cheer!
I believe we'll to have to graduate to a bigger tree next year, with all the ornaments we have (these aren't all!) but I don't mind overloading this little one. Its branches are sparse and bare and rather sad otherwise.
Decorating the tree this morning gave me time to consider each ornament. They come from friends and Christmas markets...
garage sales and thrift stores...
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| (I got this one especially for O. the car enthusiast this summer.) |
"normal" stores...
and family!
They hail from the States, Morocco, and France, and each brings joy, comfort and warmth.
Wishing you all a happy and peaceful holiday season!
Hey that last one looks familiar! :-) ... Looove the photos.
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