"Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall; the genial flame of charity in the heart." ~ Washington Irving
Today's tea party is all about featuring the wonderful spice, ginger, and what would Christmas be without Gingerbread? When my children were growing up, I made gingerbread boys every year for Christmas. They are such wonderful spicy and whimsical cookies which can be enjoyed not only with a glass of milk or a cup of tea, but they make delightful decorations as well.
Hubby likes to dunk his into his tea!
For today's tea, I am going to show you some of the gingerbread decorations around my home. So, grab your teacup and saucer and come follow me, won't you.
These little Gingerbread boys are frolicking in the snow.
My Snowlady baker welcomes you with a big smile and beckons you to pull up a seat and enjoy some gingerbread and tea...Her arms are filled with spicy treats.
Today I am using the Christmas teapot Hubby gifted me with last year. The Gingerbread boys are looking on and admiring it!
They love to frolic on the tea table too; they're so excited to see you come for tea!
Would you like a Gingerbread cookie?
Mmmm, tea and cookies!
Happiness is sharing tea with a friend.
My Gingerbread House usually sits on the kitchen counter next to the gumdrop tree.
After their visit, my grandchildren get to take the gumdrop tree home with them.
Today I will use the house on my tea table.
My grandchildren just love my musical Gingerbread House and they take turns ringing the doorbell which then plays a magical Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.
Gingerbread and candy canes.
Old fashioned Ribbon candy ornaments.
Christmas is a time to bring out all the pretties; the festive ornaments; the sparkle and the glitter. It's a time to bring on the candy; faux or the real deal... It's the season to be extravagant with your decor and your food. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year; a season of Good will toward men. It's the Season of LOVE that should reign in your heart all year round.
Perhaps that is the true gift of a teatime celebration:
It fills our cups with joy and warmth and friendship.
May the echo of the teacup’s message be heard not
only at Christmas, not only on special occasions,
but anytime friends come together.
Emelie Barnes
"And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." - Luke 2:13-14
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
I am delighted you have stopped by today and I would love for you to join me for Tea Time. All you have to do is share a favourite tea cup or teapot, a coffee mug, or something tea related. If you wish, you may do coffee instead of tea or the following is acceptable too: apple cider, iced tea or iced coffee, hot chocolate, lemonade, or punch. The TTT button on my sidebar is available for you to use in your post or place on your sidebar if you wish. A poem, tea quote, or scripture verse would be more than welcome! Please link back to me so that your visitors may find their way here to visit with all my lovely participants.
I am joining the following parties as well~
Natasha~ http://keepingthechristmasspiritalive365.blogspot.com/
I'll Be Home For Christmas Linky Party
Natasha~ http://keepingthechristmasspiritalive365.blogspot.com/
I'll Be Home For Christmas Linky Party
Victoria - A Return to Loveliness
Table Top Tuesday
Martha~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
Teacup Tuesday
Teacup Tuesday
Wanda Lee~ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday
Wanda Lee~ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/
Tea For Two and Wednesday Tea For Me and Thee
Tea Party Tuesday
L.A.C.E.
Miss Spenser~ http://missspensersblog.blogspot.com/
Teacup Thursday
Sharing from my heart ~ Sandi