I have decided to write a Christmas Blog , I ve been deliberating on it for quite a while because I think I have got abundant of material that I can use for this blog and most importantly it will give me an excuse to show some of the christmas  pictures that I have taken through the years. I am very excited to finally start this blog .Everyday till next christmas. I hope everyone will enjoy reading and browsing through the post.




Country Christmas Tree at Laurance 's House
I like the wooden floor it feels more Country!



Mom's Christmas Tree taken 2010

My favourite Christmas albums are these three albums by Jim Reeves, Brenda Lee and Pat Boone. Pat Boone was my father first Christmas vinyl, I like the jingle bell version he sang. I haven't heard anyone that has sung in such a version. Christmas wouldn't be complete without these albums. No doubt there are many new Yuletide songs in the market today but these are evergreen and nostalgic.



Pat Boone With His Rock Version Jingle Bell



Brenda Lee Sings Rocking Around The Christmas Tree



The Most Popular Christmas Album Of Jim Reeves, My Very Favourite!



Christmas markets are  traditional market during advent in Europe. It originated from German ,the popular ones being held in Nuremberg and Dresden but there were many more in Europe. Over here nearer to Christmas we had the expatriate community organising their yearly Christmas Charity Bazaars which they held in one of the five star hotels. There were about 100 booths taking part and you will be spoilt for choice. I had been faithfully attending these bazaars annually. I enjoyed very much the festive atmosphere and being able to savour home made European cookies and cakes. Every year I and my son Jonathan look forward to attending a few of these bazaars.


Association Of British Women Christmas Charity Bazaar 2012
Yummy Cakes and Cookies



I Did Bought This Beautifully Wrapped Stollen and It was Delicious!



Booths Selling All Sort of Wares



Gingerbread and gingerbread house. The first time I made a gingerbread house was from a Betty Crocker recipe. I had bought her book and the recipes were easy. It did turn out satisfactorily though as you can see it from the picture. That was my first gingerbread house. As time goes by I became dexterous with it.



My First Gingerbread House From a Betty Crocker Recipe, Quite Satisfactory



Subsequent Gingerbread Houses, Beautifully done!



Beautiful Gingerbread House from a Popular Hotel

 

A Cross Stitch table topper I made a few years ago. It goes well with the pine chest. I have made two different designs. It was amazing how I can have the patience to do it, but it was worth it as it looks beautiful.




A Cross Stitch Table Topper



A Swedish Christmas Cross Stitch