holiday cheer
this was at my grandpa's house, this ancient sleigh with ancient toys. I think one of the horses in the front had to get some repair done on his leg (when the sleigh moved to my dad's house) or maybe it was one of the wheels, regardless this says warm christmas to me.
this was the first year I got to help with the candy. wrapping them in tissue paper and hanging them on the tree. (I felt like such an adult - in a really good way)
In this house you hang the candy, then the lights, then the ornaments. that way you have to search to find the pieces of candy through out the tree. it is an extra christmas treat.
tree by the light of morning.
everyone have a very happy holiday…I'll be back some time next week.
December 20th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
what a lovely tradition. enjoy the holidays wendy. xoxo shari
December 20th, 2006 at 2:16 pm
oh that sleigh…. i want to see more!!
happy holidays wendy… package went out yesterday to you!
[is that the boy in silhouette??]
xo
December 20th, 2006 at 2:27 pm
Wonderful photos! I love the “ancient sleigh with ancient toys.”
Have a very warm and Happy Holiday to you, too.
December 20th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
lovely idea!
have a great holiday too.
December 20th, 2006 at 4:41 pm
i’ve never heard of hanging candy in the tree…how neat!
December 20th, 2006 at 7:32 pm
Mmm, candy…have a great Christmas lady!! Call if you have time..I’ll have my cell with me.**
December 21st, 2006 at 8:37 pm
They are not horses but elk made out to be reindeer. My first memories of this was at my grandmothers house (your great grandmother). The elk are probably 60 years old and Grandpa Bill had tried to “plaster” the broken legs. The sleigh adapted from a carriage that was what they called a radio lamp and I am going to guess it is 75 to 80 years old. This family tradition has made Christmas memories for your grandfather and me…glad to see it works on you too!
December 22nd, 2006 at 6:40 am
And a HAPPY HOLIDAY to you too, Wendy. I love the idea of trying to find candy hidden deep in the tree branches protected by a layer of ornaments and a string of lights.
take care, g
December 22nd, 2006 at 7:30 am
I think next year I’ll join the candy on the tree tradition. It looks wonderful.
Have a very Merry Christmas.
December 22nd, 2006 at 5:20 pm
beautiful photos and memories, wendy!! a lovely and peaceful holiday to you !!!! Enjoy the holidays!!!
December 23rd, 2006 at 4:03 am
merry christmas to you and your loved ones!!
lovely christmas decoration and traditions
January 3rd, 2007 at 3:11 pm
hope you had
a wonderful
holiday and
new year!
i love
the ancient sleigh!
January 4th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
shari - the candy surprise in the tree is fantastic!
lisa - it is the boy!
alyssa - happy new year, glad you like the sleigh
monica - the candy is much easier than you’d think
michelle - it is fun to sort of try for a piece that you like!
johanna - the game is on!
the dad - so good to know more about the history!!! too funny that I never knew that
gracia - it is a huge treat…we keep a pair of tiny sissors near by…
louise - it is easy & tasty to boot!
anne - it was fun to see the holidays through the camera this time
maditi - happy new year to you!!!
gwen - I had both…and I’ll send you an email!
January 6th, 2007 at 8:45 am
soo beautiful.