In the post “The end of November is upon us” I wrote of our tradition of putting up Christmas decorations on or about Thanksgiving. In a comment to that post Monte stated:
“…I sure do enjoy seeing what others put up. I assume you will post an image or two of the finished product, inside and outside.”
Well Monte, here’s a partial fulfillment on your assumption — inside decorations. ;-)
Being December I guess it’s not too early to post these. Bonnie and I tend to be traditionalist when it comes to Christmas decorations, a lot of reds and greens. Bonnie always makes the place feel and look just right.
Having a head cold these last couple days, and not feeling much like getting out, provided an opportunity to take these holiday photos of scenes around the house. The photos presented here, top-to-bottom, include:
- A close-up of the tree decorations;
- The 9′ Christmas tree standing beside the fireplace in the living room;
- Table top glass candle holders and greenery in the living room; and a
- Apple Cone “tree” (real apples) in the dining room.
We found the form for the Apple Cone “Tree” at Colonial Williamsburg, VA, during a visit this past January. The center form is a wooden cone with finishing nails hammered part way in that you stick the apples on. We’re not sure how long the apples will last as this is our first experience at this, but it makes a beautiful decoration. I’m also not sure if this is some sort of historically traditional decoration.
Our main tree is artificial and pre-lit. It weights a ton but is still easier to set up then having to do lights on/off a different tree each year. It’s also the “green” way to go–save a tree.
Perhaps Christmas decoration photos are kind of corny, but I love this time of year. ;-)
I think your post is very timely and a fine series. I too like the traditional things and have a tiny artificial tree up inside and a live tree with 400 bulbs on it outside. To me is it still “Christmas.” I found your genuine “apple” tree very attractive…I guess you could eat an apple a day from the tree and replace it with a new one…
Awesome, Earl and thanks for sharing these images and let Bonnie know she did a great job. I love the starburst in image #1, it works really well for me. All four images shout Christmas and have the homey feel.
Great Christmas images Earl! Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here too as I just finished hanging the exterior lights.
@all: Thanks, all!
Red and Green are the colors for me: Without them it’s not Christmas. Your images indicate an excellence for harmony – your house must be a great place to come together in Christmas time.
Over here in Germany, Christmas tree in the households usually have to wait for Dec. 24th. Advent here traditionally is the time for gradually upgrading the place until the big event at Christmas evening. An important event is Nikolaus-Day on Dec. 6th, where St. Nikolaus comes and gives small presents to the kids, often accompagnied by hints how to improve in order to satisfy Child Jesus. The latter is believed to bring the presents at Christmas eve.
Wow…you got an impressive Christmas Tree !
@Markus – I didn’t know about the Christmas traditions in Germany…very interesting. Christmas here has become very commercial, which I do not like.
@Sidney – Thanks. I only carry in into the house and set it up then I turn it over to my wife to make it beautiful, so I cannot take any credit for it.