Introducing the new theme tree for this year! Every year brings me a new theme, with a whole new inspiration for tons of handmade ornaments, which I’ve got all ready to share with you.
This tree is inspired by the nativity festival we put on at my church each year. We all gather the nativities we’ve collected and display them in a large room, then put on all kinds of musical events for the community to enjoy. Last year as I was looking around at all the different nativities I felt so inspired I knew I had to do something about that.
I’m calling it Night in Bethlehem because I wanted to include every aspect of the nativity story. I’ve got the holy family, wise men, shepherds, animals, angels, tons of stars, the whole shebang. And of course a tree skirt to complete the look.
If nativities aren’t your thing, don’t fret. There are still going to be a TON of ideas for you. Most of these projects can be tweaked a little here and there and work for however you celebrate, and there will be loads of inspiration and interesting techniques.
This is my favorite time of year by far, and I’ve been working on projects since August. I’ll have recipes, gift ideas, and so many things to share that I’ll be racing to fit it all in. I’ll be posting every day from now until Christmas, maybe even a couple times a day sometimes.
I can’t wait to start the festivities and share this season with you.
Looks like a great tree! Can't wait to see more.
Oh, what a great theme! I can’t wait to see more!
I may be an Atheist, but the nativity story is still beautiful. And I wanted my kids to be able to make their own minds up, so we read the story, we have a nativity set and we sing Carols.
We also give Hannukah a go too, if Diwali didn't keep moving we'd add that in as well. Hopefully as they move into adulthood they will remember these lessons and give their own children the same choices.