This Christmas, I decided to get us a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. Those of you growing up watching Charlie Brown know what the tree signifies. Which btw MDH jokingly pointed out to me that Charlie Brown may have become more depressed when they decided to market and sell his tree as it is quite contradictory to what the tree signifies hahaha. The tree was dirt cheap so I'm not feeling too guilty about it :) And for a minimalist, it's perfect!
So, before we get all caught up in all the hustle and bustle of the season, may we all take the time to reflect on what Christmas is all about.
Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this little tree. Everything I do turns into a disaster. I guess I really don't know what Christmas is all about.
[shouting in desperation]
Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?
Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about.
[moves toward the center of the stage]
Linus Van Pelt: Lights, please.
[a spotlight shines on Linus]
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you this day is born in the City of Bethlehem, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men'".
That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
And what's a baking-obsessed gal like me do? Have a merry time in our kitchen baking some Christmas goodies, of course! This year's addition is this batch of sugar cookies. I gave them away to my colleagues. MDH brought some to his office to share as well.
Christmas Cookies
Clitter, clatter
Baking tins,
Cookie cutters,
Rolling pin.
Christmas cookies. Let's begin!Sugar, flour, eggs, and butter -Mixing bowls, a wooden spoon.Round and round we turn the batter.We'll have dough to roll out soon.Cut the cookies with the cutters -diamond,circle,crescent moon -Pop them all into the oven
~ Author Unknown
As to this year's Christmas decors, I changed our stockings to off-white. I made them and so proud of how they turned out. I was going to share this DIY project but I didn't get to finish them 'til recently. Talk about photo-finish :) I'll share them next year, I guess.
Aren't they photogenic too? If you want to do this project for next year, don't throw away your old sweaters.
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And what's a stocking without a stuffer, right? Someone sure has a M(ulb)erry Christmas this year. This is my gift to that one guy who deserves the best. Which is why I think he deserves me BWAHAHA.
Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone!
