Hello everyone~ Well, it's Pink Saturday again and it's the last Pink Saturday before Christmas. Beverly has been doing themes all this month and this week she has asked us to share our Christmas traditions.
Our family tradition has changed a bit over the years. When our boys were little, we always went to the Christmas Eve service then afterwards, we drove around looking at Christmas lights. More recently, since the boys all grew up, we usually go over to my son's place for a get-together and some goodies.
One thing hasn't changed however, and that is every Christmas morning, we read the Christmas story from Luke 2. We feel it is important to spend some time celebrating His birthday before getting into all the other festivities of the Day. JESUS is the REASON for the SEASON. My oldest son and his family take turns spending Christmas Day with us and his in-laws. This year, we are having our feast on Boxing Day, the 26th. Christmas Day will be a little less stressful this year because I don't make my big dinner until the next day.
I would also like to share with you some of my favourite little ornies. A little crystal train from my hubby, and my Snow Babies that represent pretty much every member of my family, except for two. I hope to find those also one of these days.
Lastly, I will share something pink~ my pink porcelain rose ornament, a gift from my sister a number of years ago.
And a little Nativity with Mary dressed in pink.
Well, that's my pinks for today. I hope you will all go visit Beverly and her parade of pinkies. Just click on the link http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/ or the Pink Saturday button on my sidebar.Wishing you all A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy & Healthy New Year!
Sharing from my heart~ Sandi
I have never seen such a large collection of Snow Babies. I love them. Thanks for sharing they are so cute. Have a great Christmas dear friend. Martha
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition to the read the scriptures. That puts it all in perspective! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your creche and your ornaments. They are lovely.
Happy Pink Saturday!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Beautiful...as always. Happy Pink Saturday! We are experiencing a winter wonderland here...it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, andrea
Hi Sandi! Oops.. I have to learn to proofread before I hit that publish button! I just wanted to say how beautiful everything looks here today. Loved your tradition to read the Christmas Story on Christmas morning.. It is funny that I was just saying to someone else that I wish I had done that with my own kids. Maybe I still can someday with the grandchildren! My attention today is most drawn to your train! My son loved trains when he was younger, and yours looks absolutely beautiful all lit with candles! Hope this finds you and yours well, and enjoying the holiday season! ~tina
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi! Oh, what precious little Snow Babies! You have so many! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and Sandi, I always appreciate your visits.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Beautiful..HPS Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed seeing all your goodies for today. You have a great collection of Snow Babies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornaments! Thanks for sharing your tradition as well. Nice to meet you, and glad you stop by to visit.
ReplyDeleteOh Sandi, I love your traditions and am so happy that so many of us realize the reason we celebrate the season in the first place. Your train is so pretty with the candles lite and the snow babies are adorable. The ornie from your sister is a keepsake that I am sure you treasure more and more each year. Happy Pink Saturday Sandi and Merry Christmas. See you in the new year, Char
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Christmas Saturday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling us about your family tradition of reading the story of Jesus.
The Snow Babies are so sweet. Reminds me that one of the girls who has a booth near mine went to an estate sale and found lots of snow babies in their original boxes. I think she still has a few, so if you tell me what you are looking for I will check it out.
She is selling them dirt cheap too.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I collect Snow Babies also, don't you love them. I looked at the post below this one and I think we have the same tastes. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteGinger
Very wonderful pink treasures.... the snow babies are so cute! The rose is so pretty lovely detail!! Thanks for sharing ~Merry Christmas and Blessings Heather:)
ReplyDeleteLove the collection of Snow Babies. Thanks for sharing your Christmas Traditions.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday.
I love your crystal train, Sandi... all lit up in beautiful candlelight. And the sweet Manger scene with Mary in pink and the whole precious little family and animals. Your pink rose ornament is lovely, too. Blessings this Christmas to you and yours~
ReplyDeleteSweet little Snow Babies and sparkling traditions with family! I can just picture you riding around after church services looking at all the Christmas lights! We loved doing that too when I was growing up! Thanks for the memories! A Blessed Christmas to you and yours! Coralie
ReplyDeleteJust lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy PS. Enjoy the holiday season.
Hello, Sandi,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed so much hearing about your family traditions at Christmas. Thank you for also celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior. Your train, snow babies, rose ornament, and nativity are so pretty! Happy Pink Saturday to you and have a blessed holiday season! Vicki
What beautiful ornaments and lovely pink things! Our family traditions have changed over the years but reading from Luke is something we do as well ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Beautiful traditions and collections!
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Enjoy the holiday season.
Regards. Regina
What a dear tradition....I love it...and you're right, it's good to spend a bit of time celebrating the BIRTH of our SAVIOR!.....
ReplyDeleteYour nativity is soooo pretty...and I love the ornaments too.
Merry, merry Christmas!
Hugs,
Spencer
Hello Sandi; What a wonderful tradition to have,, to celebrate His Birth before gifts... Love all your sweet snow babies... Happy Pink Saturday...
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
Hugs;
Alaura
Love your Snow Babies, Sandi. Everything is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend and a blessed Christmas...Kathy
Your Snow Babies are so precious, as is your sweet little nativity. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tricia
Johnny always reads Luke 2 each Christmas Eve. I love your manger scene best of all your ornaments, Sandi.
ReplyDeleteSandi, I love your little snowbabies . . . they're adorable and how precious they must be representing loved ones for you. That little train is too cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday!
Blessings,
Teresa