Mother had a boot for each of we 5 children that would be filled with candy & nuts ... what a thrill to find all those 'goodies' on Christmas morn ... particularly those filled raspberry candies.The wee candles Mother nestled in angels hair in her centerpiece on a round table in the front room. The little Santa had a back pack full of lollipops that were the best ever.
Our Christmas' would not be the same if these precious treasures were not shared with our kid-lings to hear the stories about each one, & my memories.
The rest of the year the boots are on display in Joshua's blue bedroom ...
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Merry Christmas to all.
Oh Sweet Sis...
ReplyDeleteI love these boots, and I can hear the squeals of delight and the laughter as you each go through the little boots looking for the treasures of love from Santa Claus. Oh what fun. And I hope there is a cherry sucker in that Santa's pack for me, I have been a very good girl this year.
Oh the table looks so beautiful, and I especially love that gorgeous pink candle stick holder. It is definitely you sweet "SIS". Definitely.
Thank you for the memories and the beautiful share this evening. I so love it when you tell stories. I could listen forever and never tire.
Many hugs and so much love, Your lil Sis, Sherry
How wonderful that you have these childhood Christmas Memories and the Pieces that were your Mothers. They truly are so special and look so festive on your table.
ReplyDeleteI have a Santa with the pouch on his back that was my Mothers. I have it on my kitchen table with Candy Canes in the bag. I'm featuring him on Linda at AlaCarte's Junkin Finds Friday along with another Christmas Quilt that is the Grandmothers Flower Garden Pattern.
Hope your week is going great and the Christmas Spirit is blooming in your heart.
What memories these bring back...thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good word, Marydon! I like your little stories. I get all fuzzy with memories this time of year, and I know I'm not alone in this. I like remembering ribbon candy, and I didn't even like to eat it! Ha! Nice to share your treasures--Jacqueline
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ReplyDeleteOoohhh how I LoVe to hear all your sweet stories .. such wonderful FuN !! I beleive it's all our childhood memories and traditions that warm our hearts today .. These Christmas treasures are just adorable, and that Santa, makes me smile just to look into his sweet jolly face !! The boots are soo hard to find these days, and have you priced these old finds !! Too high for me !! how blessed that you have hung onto them ALL these years !! Your tablescape is just sooo sweet !! soo happy to visit you, thanks for the Chrsitmas wishes you sent .. YOU ARE SOO THOUGHTFUL, and a special friend to soo many !! I appreciate your kindness, and the fact that you do what you do !! that's what makes Marydon, Marydon !! Thanks again, and have a happy week ~
BiG HuGs ~TeA~ xo
Such precious, treasured memories. Thank you for sharing Marydon. Have a great Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteGreat treasures, so glad you have them to bring out and enjoy each year:@)
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet! I have some of the same pretties as you have:) I have that red and white tree, the little girl candle and the santa with the backpack! Some of my favorite decorations are the old ones with the memories:) Have a blessed day dear Marydon! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory. My Mom would always fix a paper bag with nuts, fruit, and candy and give it to me, and later to My Hubby and the Kids every Christmas Eve. When she was little she and her siblings had to live in an orphanage for awhile during the depression and that is all they would have for Christmas. I still continue to this day doing it for Us,Our Kids, and Grandkids.
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Dear Marydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet memories of childhood and Christmas past. Those filled raspberry candies bring back a special memory for me...My dad was the one who especially loved them and I can still see him enjoying the candy on Christmas morning!
Have a happy day, dear friend!
Love,
Coralie
P.S. Come visit my post today for a surprise!
Hi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteDarling Santa boots and what great memories they have.
You are way ahead of the Christmas activities! I'm working on my cards and have some baking to do and the shopping!
Now you can "enjoy" the Christmas season!
Warmly,
deb :)
What a pretty display! I have a boot, too. Sure wish I had some of those raspberry candies, a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the little boots...and my momma had some of those candles, but she put them in the attic for storage and they melted into terrible shapes!
ReplyDeleteHugs- Tete
Marydon,
ReplyDeleteI just love all of these treasures that you have shared with us today!!
i have a vintage boot that I bought at a yard sale for 25 cents. I love it!!
Hugs,
Deb @ A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
To me that is what the holidays are-memories. My husband has a Santa like that and his is on snowshoes. I love hearing about your memories. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI love using old collections to display at Christmas...unfortunately I have nothing from my childhood but,I do have have things that are from my children's childhood. I love your collection,it is so very nostalgic...blessings,Shelley
ReplyDeleteNice you share your treasures with us too!
ReplyDeleteSurrounding yourself with family keepsakes make the decorations so much more special, don't they?! So much better than store bought things. My most favorite ornaments are those that belonged to my grandparents. It wouldn't be Christmas without them!
ReplyDeleteI recognize all these memory treasures... I too have several of those boots(LOVE THEM) and mine don't get put away with the season either!!! TOO PRECIOUS!!! I am your newest FOLLOWER... I'm hoping you will FOLLOW ME too, I would LOVE THAT!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, Donna
OHH WHAT BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES YOU HAVE TO SHARE :) LOVE THE SANTA BOOTS JUST BEAUTIFUL :) AND YOUR TABLE LOOKS GORGEOUS :)
ReplyDeleteXO~MARI
How pretty. I remember angel hair. Don't see that anymore. Such great memories.
ReplyDeleteRaspberry candies! Oh how I remember digging through the Christmas mix for my favorites as a kid!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I will just talking about the memories of decorations years gone by. Things were so much simpler and easier....my mom had the same ornaments for 40 years...the only things that got replaced were some lights....
ReplyDeleteI just love reading your blog!! I love this story and I too am a huge fan of the now-vintage decorations.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad, who is 85, recalls his early Christmases in Chicago, the son of German/Polish Immigrants, and how Christmas morning, they would wake to find a large bowl filled with fruit and candies. That was their gift from Santa.
I love that memory of yours. The boots are darling. ♥O
ReplyDeleteLove your tabletop! What beautiful treasures and memories!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful Christmas memories you have shared with us. Thanks. I enjoyed your post. I can taste those candies.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous memories of cherished treasures. Glad you are carring on the tradition.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute decorations! I love the peppermint Christmas tree! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the nice comment!
ReplyDeleteVery cute--I love the Santa Boots.
ReplyDeleteChristmas memories are the greatest.
Melinda
Love to hear about other's Christmas past story. I love the tablescape.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week.
Nancy
What sweet memories to share! Such cute little boots and Santas!
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What a lovely display of treasures and so many wonderful memories to go with them. I enjoyed this post, Marydon. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you still have your boots. I so enjoy hearing your stories of growing up, they are so heartfelt.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a marvelous Thanksgiving and it appears you are very much ready for Christmas to make an appearance, the table looks beautiful!
HI Marydon glad to hear that I am not the only one that thinks that sometime the holidays can be bit much with all the fuss of where to put everyone as the family grows. I love your childhood memories of your mom putting candy and nuts into the boot. I love to listen to my 77 year old mom tell me her Christmas stories. Have a wonderful evening and I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving! big hugs
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful memories...love the boot idea!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Your dollies bring back memories. I admire the ladies that croqueted those lovely heirlooms. I have some that were in my family. How special to have the Santa boots. Loved your story about your memories.
ReplyDeleteMay this Christmas be a blessed one for you and your family.
I appreciate your encouragement.
Thank you for sharing these precious childhood memories. Your mother was a wise and generous woman.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Charlotte