Yes, we're still Christmas-ing at The Old Parsonage. Bet your not surprised. I took all the ornies and beads off the tree tonight. But just couldn't bring myself to take off the lights. It just looks so pretty with the soft glow of the white lights warming the dark of night. The lights will have to come off soon though - the needles are getting crispy. I've left the wreaths on the windows and the greens that are in the urns and fern basket on the porch too. I'm hoping for more snow - I love to see the greens with snow on them. I'm just not in a hurry to put things away.
We were given a beautiful Christmas ornie this year from my cousin Roberta. I've never heard of the Christmas Forgiveness Nail. Have you?
The Christmas Nail is to be hung on a sturdy branch near the trunk, a branch that will hold such a spike without being noticed by well-wishers dropping by to admire one's tinseled tree. The nail is known only to the home that hangs it. Understood only by the heart that knows it's significance. It is hung with the thought that the Christmas tree but foreshadows the Christ-tree which only He could decorate for us, ornamented with nails as this.
Isn't this a beautiful ornament? I love it and the meaning behind it! Have you ever heard or seen one of these before?
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No, I have not, though I did attend a play at Christmastime once where the Christmas tree was taken down and became a cross. It was pretty powerful as it has been years and I've never forgotten it.
I say don't let go until you're good and ready. My wreaths will be on the door minus their bright red bows through February.
Hi Leann...Never heard of the Christmas nail. Unique.
Was glad to hear you are still Christmasing.
I started dismantling decor today. Got half the tree taken down. Dozens of plastic bags filled with decorations. What a chore. Still have a LOT more to do. Oh, well, I'm like you. I'm in no hurry.
Take care. susan
I also have not heard of the Christmas nail. I finally got all my decor stored away today. I already had it upstairs, just needed to put it where it belongs.
Hope we don't get any more snow/ice, especially in the next few weeks, as have some events coming up.
The tree needles are getting crispy. Oh please. Remove those lights and remove the tree too!!!!
Of course little Faerie Lights look wonderful. How about getting a little artificial tree, which are really marked down now, and leaving it up somewhere? For the evening ambiance?
You could even put some Valentines on it, soon. :-)
Oh my gosh, NO, I'm not ready to take my tree down yet. I still turn it on at night, and just gaze upon it with such adoration, happiness, and that sense of peace.. All is right in the world when I look at it, and so I'm in no hurry myself to take it down. Mine is an artificial tree, so it's still safe, and still looking as young as the day I bought it! (0; But just a week ago my father handed down to me the angel that always sat atop our tree when we were children! Having lost my childhood ornaments in the "big bad move".. (if you remember that at all) I am so moved, and so appreciative to have have her now, and that she adorns my tree, and watches over it for my own family! While it may have come AFTER Christmas, she may well be my favorite Christmas present for the year!! (Maybe I'll post about her when I can find the time to).. Wishing you and yours a blessed and very Happy New Year! ~tina
We've done the spike ornament too! As well as few German Christmas pickles...
Our tree is down but not out. The pieces have graced the living room couches until tonight. I'm expecting company and want a place for them to sit!
I still have my tree up too. slowly the decorations are coming down, but I am in no hurry. I love the soft glow of the tree at night too. I have never heard of the christmas nail. I like the concept though.
Hugs,
Debbie
Someone from church gave us 1 about a decade ago. We let our youngest pick a spot for it on the tree. Humble reminder of our Lord. I do the same thing..a night or 2 at the end w/just our white lights.
I've never heard of the Forgiveness Nail. What a beautiful tradition. Thanks for sharing it.
And don't feel alone on the trees. All of mine are up, still fully decorated. I hate to see them go!
Beautiful!
It's such a sad event taking down the Christmas tree for the year...I usually mourn for a week or so :)
A very lovely and symbolic ornament. So special. I also enjoy the tree with the warm glowing lights. Our decorations are all packed away until next year. Sending wishes for a very Happy New Year!
No, I have never heard of this before! Love it!!
I am still taking down Christmas and by next weekend, I hope to change things over to Valentine's Day and Winter decorations....
Hugs,
Deb
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