vintage ornaments – Meghan E White

As a little girl, I would lay on the floor next to our Christmas tree looking up at all the lights and decorations. It was so wonderful and exciting to me, all of it. The stereo console would be playing an Elvis, or Gene Autry Christmas record, creating the perfect dreamy atmosphere.

Years later, and I still love Christmas. I love the decorations, music, silly movies, baking and giving. That’s one of the best parts, giving gifts to loved ones, and sharing my baked goods with neighbors and family. And, I absolutely love going to Christmas Eve service at church, especially if it’s candle lit.

I love the old ornaments we’ve got on our tree. Little brightly colored pieces of glass that are slightly tarnished and holding so many memories. They reflect the light so beautifully. They’re just things, but to me they represent so much more. It’s about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

I will celebrate my Savior and it’s a privilege to be able to do so. This is the only month we can say Christ every single day to complete strangers as we wish them a “Merry Christmas”. I say it as often as I can.

We are not guaranteed tomorrow, we only have today. So, today I choose to be grateful for right now. I am grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate the most amazing gift the world has ever received, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. It’s worth celebrating, and is my most favorite thing. I will light the lights, hang the ornaments, and bless my loved ones with some homemade cookies to say, “Hallelujah!, The Savior was born!”.

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6, NKJV

Love you all,

Meghan

The beautiful glass ornaments were my husband’s grandparents. They are a treasure that we will pass on to our sons. I call this one the satellite because that’s what it looks like to me. It’s one of my favorites, and I always put it at the top of the tree.

I call this one the lemon because of the shape and it’s pale yellow center. It’s exciting each year as I open up the boxes of ornaments and pull out all these incredible heirlooms. Each piece of painted glass is a bit of family history. They remind us that generations before us celebrated the birth of Jesus and we will do the same.

As we carefully unwrap these tiny gifts and place them on our tree we see family. We see love. We see God’s love. His love came down from heaven as a tiny baby to save us. Jesus is the greatest gift to the world, and He is worthy of celebrating.

Beyond antique ornaments, I hope we have passed on to our children the importance of celebrating Christmas. We purposely made this time of year as positive as we possibly could for our kids. Making those memories with baking cookies to give out to friends and family. Or spending time with family, or counting down to December 25th with Advent calendars. Just our own little traditions to show the importance of taking the time to be joyful about Jesus Christ being born.

We celebrate that hope came into the world and changed everything forever. In all the negativity, and trying to take Christ out of Christmas, we choose Jesus. We will tell others about His amazing grace and perfect love. We will bake the cookies, and watch the silly movies, and sing along to all the Christmas songs. Because we have so much to be grateful for.

I pray that our family’s most prized Christmas heirloom is Jesus Christ. Our family story will continue with the next generation. As they open up the hand painted glass ornaments the love will be passed on. Jesus is the reason for this special season.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Merry Christmas!

Love you all,

Meghan

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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11