Mantels are even more beautiful during the Christmas season. I enjoy seeing every ones creativity. For me all my decorations are very traditional, including the mantel. Most of my decorations I have had for years. You might have some like that too. I still have my first decoration that I bought on sale before we were married. I display it every year even though the angels hats are faded & one angel has a repaired wing. It makes me smile every year.
The traditional way I decorate the mantel begins by putting the nativity in the middle of the mantel, greenery & red berries all around, with red candles inside crystal sconces on each end. Naturally, I have the stockings hanging down on each side. I love it.
Many times during the season when I am alone, I sit back in my lounge chair with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate & enjoy the decorations, the tree, & especially the mantel. The nativity helps me meditate on what Christmas is all about. It centers me.
Yesterday, Dec 1, I caught myself enjoying one of these special moments. Not only did I dwell on all the aspects of the Christmas story but, I began thinking about Christmas memories of old. One thought that came to me was "I want to remember this memory forever & ever." I realized that I think that & desire that thought every year. All of a sudden I immediately started seeing myself in the same scenario at our country home in Valdosta, GA wanting to savor every aspect of the season & not forget it. How time flies. That was about 23 yrs ago with our kids in middle school.
ann :)
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