Monday, December 31, 2018

Last day under the tree

Our little stuffed Christmas moose (his label says that his name is Moosletoe) is hanging out under the tree this year. Today's his last day out before he goes into hibernation for another year, along with all the other holiday decorations. My tradition is to put Christmas away on New Year's Day. I think that started because NYD was often the last day off before going back to work. And, by NYD, a cut tree is dropping needles like crazy.

The Santa candle was a gift, the stuffed bird and fabric wreath ornaments were made by my stepmother, many, many years ago.

I don't have the cut tree problem any more, but I still want things put away on the first of the year. Fresh start, and all that.
More likely: old habits die hard.

11 comments:

  1. Awww, sweet ornaments!
    Yeah, yeah... you know it... you're an organized guy who needs everything tidy and put away to start the new year, or you won't be comfortable. (Me... not so much LOL.)

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  2. I hope our decorations can come down tomorrow. I must give Household Management a bit of a push about the matter.

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  3. Oh yes, of course, Happy 2019 to you.

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  4. Adorable. Our cats would have dragged all those somewhere else.

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  5. Ours are up until the 6th.I hate to pack them away. Best Wishes to you all.

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  6. We have some white moose going up in the attic today. I like the fabric bird a lot. Happy New Year!

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  7. Happy New Year! A task I hate is taking down Christmas decorations, but a necessary task it is. Here's to a healthy and happy 2019!

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  8. We wait til Twelfth Night, but our tree is not alive and doesn't drop needles!

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  9. It is 1 January and we just took down our tree as well. It felt good to see the house so simple again.

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