Christmas Traditions and Decor

Today as it was snowing, I thought it to be the perfect time to share some of our Christmas traditions and decorations! Especially at Christmas time, we love to make our home a bright and beautiful place! Each year (even when we're not all in the same house) we all get together to choose our Christmas tree. It's a wonderful way to begin the Christmas season. The search for the "perfect" evergreen begins at a local tree farm. We search rows and rows before we choose the perfect specimen, while the boys intermittenly throw football. This year was particularly fun because Levi was able to enjoy the experience with the rest of us! I just love making family memories! On the hayride to our favorite spot!

Daddy showing Levi the needles and pinecones

Levi found his favorite tree!

Brittney and me standing by while the tree is cut down

Papi with the tree!

When we return home, we set up the Christmas tree and the ladies begin decorating while the men put up Christmas lights outside. I love how Christmas decorations create a beautiful glow in our home.

We love to use a lot of red in our tree to sybolize the blood of Jesus

Nana's Advent Calendar! Each date is made of a canning lid, scrapbook paper, and stickers.

On the back side of each date is one of the names of Jesus. We'll flip the date each day.


This is the "fun" area, Levi's favorite place to be!


Levi made a handprint ornament for each grandparent and great-grandparent!

While the snow was falling and I was snapping pictures, the finches came to visit!

What are some of your favorite ways to represent Christ in your Christmas decorations?

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