Festive Photos 2023

I have taken inspiration from a Christmas-themed discussion created by .

For those of us who enjoy looking at all things Christmassy, I thought it might be interesting to share our Christmas-themed photos during the run-up to the day itself... as long as the file size of each photo does not exceed 1 Megabyte (1000 Kilobytes). In line with the NAS Community Rules, please avoid sharing any photographs that feature people, otherwise, they are likely to end up being removed by the moderators.

The following photos were taken back in December 2020. The Christmas tree and most of the red decorations had previously belonged to my paternal grandmother. Before she died, it had become a tradition that my parents and I (and sometimes my son) would visit her during the run-up to Christmas, and decorate the tree for her. Therefore, one could say that the tree has sentimental value.

Although the tree is now mine, to do with as I please, I still think of it as my grandmother's tree. The only changes I've made since I acquired the tree, are that I decorate it with a much longer set of coloured lights, and add more baubles, which are all in keeping with my grandmother's original collection.

Oh, and there's also a special tree ornament in memory of my grandmother, which always has pride of place. 

    

Parents
  • Beautiful pictures. I love your grandma's bauble, that's a touching thing to have to remember her by.

    I don't have any pictures to share. I don't celebrate Christmas since my mum died but yours and everyone else's are lovely.

  • Thank you, L.

    After my dad died, my mental health plummeted and there were a couple of years when I didn't feel at all Christmassy and didn't bother putting up any decorations. Therefore, I feel I can understand why you don't celebrate Christmas.

    Never say never though, as there may come a time when you decide to celebrate Christmas again, in a way that feels comfortable and right for you. Relaxed

Reply
  • Thank you, L.

    After my dad died, my mental health plummeted and there were a couple of years when I didn't feel at all Christmassy and didn't bother putting up any decorations. Therefore, I feel I can understand why you don't celebrate Christmas.

    Never say never though, as there may come a time when you decide to celebrate Christmas again, in a way that feels comfortable and right for you. Relaxed

Children
  • I'm sorry for your loss. I'm grateful you understand, I'm sorry you do as well though. Everyone I've spoken to so far thinks I'm just being a Grinch but it's not that at all. I just don't feel like celebrating. 

    I no longer have that. I'm hoping it will return one day as it was something I used to enjoy with my mum.