Post #1 for the GeneaBloggers Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories.
My first Christmas was only a month after I was born. We were living in an apartment and my parents kept it small. Our tree was plastic, less than two feet tall and pre-decorated with plastic fruits, birds and other ornaments. It has made an appearance at almost every Christmas over the years, even if it wasn’t THE tree. I still have it and it will probably be my tree this year too. I love it.
My First Xmas Tree, Dec. '76
After spending Christmas morning at home, we’d usually trek to Alexandria, Va., for more presents, food and family at my grandma’s. She always had a fabulous tree.
Grandma Grace's Xmas Tree
After we moved into our first house, in the Woodmoor section of Silver Spring, Md., our own Christmas trees were of the live variety.
Christmas at Woodmoor
Our dog, Shadow, loved to lie on the Christmas tree skirt, until presents crowded her off of it. She always knew Christmas meant something special (usually in the form of more treats!).
Shadow Under the Tree (1988)
Over the years, my family switched from live trees to fake trees and back again. Several years featured multiple trees — a large one in the living room, a smaller one in the family room and then the tiny plastic tree would always show up somewhere.
Thank you for sharing your trees! I think the tiny one is cute.
Thanks, Amy! The tiny one is the centerpiece for my kitchen table right now!
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