Hanging with the Ornaments: A Market Friday Story

almost 2 years ago

There is something special about the ornaments that I hang on my tree. Each one has a story about it, either how it was acquired or who gifted us with a certain one. They capture memories. The one above is a perfect example. I love the color, it glitters most beautifully and it possesses a quiet dignity for the season. Every year, we buy one ornament for the tree, one that we pick out together on one of our shopping days. We don't have a budget to buy one, nor does it have to be a certain size. I think we are up to this today! Ready? Let's go!

Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on Hive.

It is true! As many ornaments as I seem to have, I only indulge in buying one new one a year. I am always tempted to buy a few, but, I try not to live in excess. I resist the temptation by donating money to my favorite soup kitchen If I dare break my own rules. I did it once and never again. We put a lot of fun into which ornament turns our head, and no! All of them are not the correct answer.

They look ordinary, yet, we all know that most of them come with a story, or one is made up over time. Old with new, handmade or handed down, each has a place on the Christmas tree, our tree. Each time we take them out of the box, lives are relived, people are remembered and perhaps a new memory will be made. One of the ways our traditions are born. It is funny to hear them explain it to one of their friends. :)

Do you carry with you the Christmas Spirit?- benevolence, magnanimity, or kindness. If you celebrate Christmas, what would say is another word for Christmas Spirit? The most beautiful time of the year. This is a common sentiment this time of year. It's interesting to note that Christmas, like many other holidays, is special for its uniqueness. It would truly be wonderful if the spirit of Christmas was with us all year round. But that would eventually be like the spirit of 10 am on a random Tuesday. I can remember the wonder of it all, being young and savoring this time of year. Wonderment is sometimes defined in terms of its rarity. Savor it now because it will soon be a new season with new feelings and different sentiments. Say it isn't true!

From the very top of the tree, the softest of song drifts through the air. Hallelujah.
Angels, we have heard on high.

Some of my very favorite ornaments are homemade. Happiness is homemade. It doesn't have to be bought to be beautiful or coveted. This is one of my favorite ornaments. I look around and at the moment, I cannot find one that can hold a candle to this one, my little gingerbread man. My oldest made this for me when he was four years old. He was so proud of it and it always had a welcome place front row center. I am empty-handed when I leave the store, but, I can assure you, the tree won't know the difference.

When I look at these shots, I can still feel the magic that they created.On another note, Hanukkah begins on December 18th.

Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech ha-olam a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Cha-nu-kah.
Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-a-sa ni-sim la-avo-te-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem bi-zman ha-zeh.
Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-ki-yi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu liz-man ha-zeh.
Translation:
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion. Happy Chaukah

As always, there must be flowers to color my world. #alwaysaflower The beauty of the poinsettia is forever engraved on the blockchain. I dedicate this post to all of you. You bring joy to my soul and spread your love across the world. For this, I thank you. And just like that, these musings are done.

Please leave the link to your post here so it can easily be found by others. It helps you and me to have them in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much for joining us!! ❤

Just so you know, we are leaving the store empty-handed, finding no ornament that you be the one this year. We will wait and see if something doesn't jump at us. In the meantime, we will enjoy what we have and if you are looking for me, I'll just be hanging with the ornaments. Don't forget! #MarketFriday loves you!

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Rules of the Road to Join #MarketFriday!

Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
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