We started a new family tradition a few years ago. We open a gift the day we start decorating the tree. It is always an ornament and reflective of past year's interests or about our favorite things. Heather received a Harry Potter ornament because she read all the Harry Potter books this year. Vanessa received the bell from the Polar Express because she loves that movie. Todd received another "A Christmas Story" ornament that recites famous lines from the movie. Vanessa bought my first gift of Christmas on her own and it ended up being an owl ornament for me. Perfect!
We realized our house is not set up well for a Christmas Tree or at least a big one. We decided to top a tree from our yard and it happened to missing branches on one side so we were able to push it close to the window. It was nice and tall but didn't take up as much room as it could have without having the Charlie brown look. It still looked nice. The girls also set up an artificial tree on the landing in front of their rooms. It had a lot of vintage decorations on it this year from when I was a little girl.
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