Sunday, November 27, 2011

Enjoy Only What Matters

A old tag for you.....

A picture of a lovely tree from old magazine....



Although I love the Jeanne d Ark style Christmas decorating many of the bloggers are creating I still think the one style that lasts forever in my heart is the lovely old Victorian homes all decked out at Christmas time... The splendor these old girls bring .. Maybe it is just the idea of the holidays at a slower pace that is also so appealing..

According to history the oldest record of a decorated Christmas tree came from a 1605 diary found in Strasburg France... The tree was decorated with paper roses , apples, and candies... Seems everything in the homes for the well to do in the Victorian era was quite extravagant... Guess really those times haven't changed that much... when it comes to the jingle in the pockets..some glistened with the tinsel of gold and silver while others were adorned with the family gathering of stringing popcorn... I love them both... When I think of lavish.. everything on a very celebrate scale I think of the Victorian... The Victorian era began in 1837 and concluded in 1901 according to reading in history... Caroling was a part of their holiday tradition.. Christmas cards were created and ancient pagan customs of using evergreens as Christmas trees was brought back... A Victorian Christmas was very family oriented... Celebrations of faith and thankfulness for blessings through the year ... Ornaments were not mass produced so almost all were some sort of handmade... Appreciating the tree should be encouraged and time taken to do so instead of rushing to open presents and should be practiced to appreciate and bring a wonderful awareness to the holidays..

Through out history there are many customs... The simple candy cane we all love indulging in at the holidays has a lovely legend... J is for Jesus or the Shepard hook and the color { purity and Jesus blood} There are many lovely legends surrounding us too be taught and enjoyed... Lovely traditions are awaiting for you to enjoy as a family instead of all the worry of gift giving creating stress and wishes for all to be over... Take the time and enjoy the true reason that all started this season... it can be truly rewarding in ones lives if you will do so... Let the season be merry and bright as the lovely words.... Enjoy....



2 comments:

Susie said...

Marietta, I would love to have had a Christmas in olden times in a victorian home. Just to enjoy the beauty.I like the photo of the tree, sweet. Smiles, Susie

Sandi said...

I think this year will be great for us because we already had Christmas with our kids. Now I can relax and enjoy!!
Blessings~