In a season for giving and sharing, of stocking the freezer and checking the lights, these are moments to treasure – special moments to share in twinship with the special one.
We are at home this Christmas time, after many Christmas spent far away from home – away from its relentless commercialisation.
We all have our favourite things about Christmas. Our Christmas tree and the little electric lights were brought out for the ritual of decorating it with enormous pleasure by my wife Carina, born in Germany where the tradition of decorating a tree for Christmas is thought to have originated. Her creative skills to try out new decorative ideas are evident on our tree decked out with readymade decorations (no edible decorations on this tree!) brightened by the magical glow of little lights.
A red tablecloth, embroidered by Carina’s mother, covered our dining table – its centrepiece, a beautiful floral arrangement in a crystal container. Two stars, white and silver, were hung on two locations. We love this time. It can be magical – of Peace, Hope and Love.
Love can give us a fairy tale – all the sweets of life…. It is said “Love is only a word until we find the person who gives it a sense”. We would not disagree on that…
We wish all of you more happiness and good health to light up this Festive and Family time of the year. – Jo
Some more Christmas scenes from our house:
(Photos: © Joseph Sebastine/Manningtree Archive)
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Absolutely gorgeous, Jo. And I love those angels!! Have an amazing Christmas, my friend. Blessings of love, peace and joy for you and Carina. God bless.
Thank you. God bless you, Isabella.
Merry Christmas Jo, you’re festive decorations are lovely. Wishing you and your family peace, love and joy. Tracy
Merry Christmas, Tracy. So nice to see you here again. May this joyful season greet you and your family with health and happiness.
You have created a beautiful place to celebrate Christmas. I agree with Isabella Rose – absolutely gorgeous. All the very best of the holiday season to you and yours. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Rebecca. We too Wish you and yours the best during this joyful season and the year ahead.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Be blessed you and yours.
Many thanks, Lucia. Let our spirits are joyful in the peace of this season and our home be blessed.
All my wishes of happiness, peace, serenity and health.
May this new year be rich in blessings for you and yours
Happy new year 2015
Be blessed Jo !
Thank you, Lucia 🙂