For several years now Neal and I have placed a “travel tree” in our home. Our many vactions and traveling we purposed to collect an ornament from each place we visited. Part of the excitement is as we decorate the tree we get to experience memories of that place. Since we each hang different ornamental keepsakes. No two memories are the same, so decorating takes on a whole new meaning.
Our home office shines so bright!
New travels mean new ornaments.
Remember that Farm Passport travel we did last year? Well, Nealand I were at it again in 2025! There will be posts updating all about our current Farm Passport travels.
Our last farm this year was Days of Creation Christmas Tree Farm. So fitting for the holiday season!
Our 2025 ornament depicts the 20th Anniversary for selling Christmas trees.
Each ornament has a scripture verse embedded on it.
To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17
Celebrate God at Christmas… That will ruffle some feathers! Watch out Amazon, Walmart and retail stores everywhere!
Looks very nice on the Travel Tree this year!
We encourage you to be like the wise men and seek God? We honestly pray for blessings for you. The greatest blessing is to have an opportunity to love our WordPress community!
On the shelf, displayed and prepared for the annual reading.
2023
A week before, I got a letter
from my old Great Aunt.
It read: “Of course, I’ll understand
completely if you can’t,
But if you find you have some time,
how wonderful if we
Could have a little chat
and share a cup of Christmas tea.”
-excerpt
Neal and I like to celebrate this holiday reading together but a few years ago we invited many of our friends over for a festive evening of merriment and mirth. Neal introduced the story to all and as family gatherings of old, he read, rather theatrically, “A Cup of Christmas Tea” by Tom Hegg.
I have asked Neal (of famed blog NealEnjoy.com) to read for us, “A Cup of Christmas Tea”. A skilled orator and writer of creative fiction of a local writers group which met in Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Museum, The Incandescent Quill. My request, “Oh Neal, Please do read theatrically…, if you would like.“ Ha. Ha.
Pull a chair, listen to this holiday classic with me. Ah, listen, Christmas past “intact”.
TIB(Truth in Blogging) Ok, Did you really actually take a moment of your rushed, hurried holiday schedule to listen? Don’t lie, Santa is watching and it’s not quite Christmas Day yet.
In honor of our little tradition, our good friend and next door neighbor, Vivian blessed Neal and me with a part of her family’s china tea set. What an amazing surprise and gift!
Now go get a cup, find a saucer (do they still make them?), have a slice of homemade fruit cake (store bought is fine too) and welcome Christmas in your heart.
After the thanksgiving gatherings are done, after the turkey meal has been eaten, after the goodbyes are said, then it’s time for…
Our tradition of putting up…
The Travel Tree
For several years now Neal and I have placed a travel tree in our home. During our many vactions and traveling to Georgia State Parks and Historic Site we purposed to collect an ornament from each place we visited.
Part of the excitement is as we decorate the tree get to experience memories of that place. Since we each hang different ornamental keepsakes, no two memories are the same, so decorating takes on a whole new meaning.
Familytraditions are very important! And they rock! Let’s sit back and enjoy our travels! (Drinks optional)