All hearts go home for the holidays..
I know mine certainly do....
Thanksgiving preparation would begin
early at home....
In October the days would begin to darken early
and the night temperatures started to turn cold....
Mother always made her spiced tea and
we would celebrate HALLOWEEN with
Trick or Treating in the neighborhood,
then the yearly event of watching
The Wizard of Oz....
we would dress up and attend
Green Oaks holiday open house
and Mother would order her Christmas
decoration for the large brass tray,
and our front door as well as the dining room centerpiece.
Then the table would be set with
fine china, crystal and silver.....
The big yellow bowl would be placed
on the kitchen counter which held
the bread for the dressing..
the bread sliced would dry and harden
which made the best dressing in the entire universe...
So...we honor those traditions and host
the family for these special and magical holidays..
it's all so very festive and grand.....
The children like traditions.....
and so it is written.....
today was one of those glorious, perfect November days
so we took a stroll through one of the green spaces
close to our home...
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the menu is set..the silver is polished
and the table has been created for Thanksgiving...
what a beautiful time of year to gather with family..
the anticipation of the holidays is such a gift
and there is much to be thankful for....
wishing each of you a very blessed and
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Early morning in November
I am really enjoying reading about all of your sweet childhood memories of and traditions for the holidays. These posts will be a blessing one day for your children and grandchildren to reread. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving with your family!
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Donna
I loved hearing about your mother's big yellow bowl on the kitchen counter filled with the stuffing. A lovely picture of you taking a stroll around your home. I hope you found a turtle to gaze upon. Your table is so charming with all the golden colors. And the November poem is delightful. We had our first snow last week.
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~Sheri
Lovely photos and Happy Thanksgiving to you also. We waited a long time for Fall here in Chicagoland...and a couple of storms and the leaves were gone...the seasons are all a bit out of whack. Thanks for the lovely images, and enjoy your family! Sandi
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to all of you. I enjoyed the pictures. You always have a beautiful table setting. Your memories tell a wonderful story. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
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