Deck The Halls

 Despite the drastic cull of decorations pre-retirement, we still seem to have plenty of stuff. Mostly red and green, gold and silver...with a few other colours thrown in.

Lights along the hall way,  my favourite card from Liz [in her student days] The big ceramic Joy and Peace signs.

I have had a lovely hand-made card [thank you, Judi] 

Our chandelier has festive baubles. The Elf is on the shelf, and the wooden nativity is ready for little children to play with. More bunting pegged on the kitchen blind, a Matryoshka nativity set, and a pair of fabulous pre-Raphaelite angels [my friends know me too well]

 

The fresh poinsettia, from a neighbour, looks glorious in the silver urn. The tree is dripping with ornaments. My jug of baubles is stylish on the dining table- and the Willow Tree plaque is so special.
The padded placemats come out for another year. The smaller cake has fewer decorations. Pauline's Angel guards the baby, and golden words of greeting are at the front. The candle at the back celebrates Jesus' birthday. The luxurious ribbon adds a sparkling finish.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed decorations or sent cards - each piece has a story, and brings memories of other years, other homes, and precious friends and family members. 

The past couple of Christmases have been very different for all of us. But the essential message is unchanged, 

Glad tidings of great joy 

peace on earth, 

goodwill to all people

A Saviour is born

Love came down at Christmas, star and angels gave the sign