Christmas Traditions

Defining the Word; 

Traditions

The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation,

or the fact of being passed on in this way

A long-established custom or belief that has been passed on in this way

At Christmas time I always think back to the Traditons

that my parents passed on to me... Favorite Traditions!

Christmas Tree, Presents, Shopping

Our Church Singing Christmas Tree 

and the Tradition I remember the most...

My Mom's Christmas Cookies!

She baked so many cookies they filled

several aluminum turkey bakers!

This year I am going to bake a few of 

my favorite cookies from the recipes that 

I kept from my Mom!

There are so many words that sum up traditions

 that I hope I am passing down to my family...

Tree, Ornaments, Lights and of course Santa!

A new tradition I hope to start is placing Holly

 in our wreath welcoming family and friends.

Love the Red sparkle of this jewel!

Now is the time to begin researching what 

varietal of Holly I will plant next Spring.

Any Suggestions?

The next few weeks I will share 

Traditions 

that have been passed down from my parents.

Also, new Traditions that I can share with our 

children and grandchildren!

Nourish - Word for 2015!

-Elaine

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Kraft - Paper Source,  Christmas Red - Bazilla

Patterned Paper: BasicGrey - Jovial Paper Pad, Teresa Collins - Christmas Cottage

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Barn Door, Color Box - Olive

Stamps: Technique Tuesday - Celebrate the Season by Ali, Hero Arts - Holly Branch, Hero Arts - Clearly Kelly 

Coloring: Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Barn Door

Die Cutting: Spellbinders - Small Standard Circles, Cuttlebug

Embellishments: Tri - Mar Ribbon in Red,  Queen & Co. Twinkle Goosebumps in Red, Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Tools: Fiskars Paper Cutter, Tomboy Adhesive, Therm-o-Web 3D Foam Squares, We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile   Corner Chomper