merry christmas! fröhliche weihnachten!
nativity scene: 100% wool and handmade by annette, a mom in our kindergarten. i absolutely love it.
we trimmed our christmas tree this morning (a german custom to do it on christmas eve) as we drank our cappuccinos and christmas music filled the house, playing in rotation between the record and cd players.
we took a break in between for a late breakfast: kitcha fit fit (delicious habesha breakfast dish and a holiday favorite in our home) with a cup of hot cinnamon tea. it was utterly divine!
we added yet another family tradition to our christmas celebrations this year: we set up the nativity scene for the first time. my dear husband told the story of the night jesus christ was born and placed the characters in their respective places as our son listened and watched in awe- it was so sweet!
our snow is almost all gone and there is none in the forecast- a first! but we have not let it dampen our spirits- we continue honor the season, add to our traditions, with hearts full of graditude for each other.
may the merriest, filled with much love and joy christmastime be yours!
….back in 2010!
Christina http://www.soulaperture.blogspot.com
December 25th, 2009 at 1:32 amMerry Christmas, my friend.
I love the photos on your wall. Love!
And yes, the book is sheer bliss, you will love it.
I send you love and all the blessings you can hold.
xo
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
December 25th, 2009 at 6:21 amHi Sweet friend,
What a beautiful photo on the wall of holding hands.
Sending you and your family all my love !!
Merry Christmas~
Constance
stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
December 25th, 2009 at 5:46 pmElsa, those photographs above the nativity scene are wonderful!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
love,
steph
corey http://willows95988.typepad.com
December 25th, 2009 at 6:24 pmDearest Elsa
Sending you love and friendship, may this Christmas hold you with tenderness. My thoughts have held you for a long long time.
tinker
December 26th, 2009 at 7:45 amWhat a beautiful new tradition. Wishing you a merry Xmas, dear Elsa!
xox
(spelling due to stukk keys still!
Relyn http://www.comesitbymyfire.blogspot.com
December 27th, 2009 at 8:51 pmMy daughter sets up ours and tells the story. It makes me cry every time.
somepinkflowers http://somepinkflowers.typepad.com/
December 31st, 2009 at 11:40 amoohhh..
the nativity scene is beautiful!
the little sheep steal my heart.
{{ i go all lamb-y over little sheep of any fabric }}
i look forward to seeing this scene so placed
again Next Christmas!
i do!
{{ yes
your family shadow photo is one of my favs.
did you take it with one hand held high?
i cannot remember. }}
see you next year, missy!
oh boy oh boy! 2 what is coming……..
Meredith http://oneswayingbeing.wordpress.com/
December 31st, 2009 at 8:00 pmAnd a belated Merry Christmas to you, Elsa! That nativity is so lovely, and how meaningful for you and your family, that it was made specifically for you. I hope yours was wonderful, even without snow. (We never have it for Christmas, and it doesn’t stop ours from being full of love and cheer!)
And since I won’t “see” you until 2010 begins, let me wish you and yours a very happy New Year!
Stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
January 1st, 2010 at 8:19 pmHappy New Year Elsa!
May it bring much love and light to you and your family!!
love,
steph
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
January 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pmHello Elsa,
I’m back to read all! It’s nice that you started a new tradition. I do adore the felted creche! Will you please tell Anette~ Job well done!
It sounds like you had a peaceful and nice Christmas.
How is your New Year so far, friend?
Hugs to you.
Love,
Constance