Christmas - The Mexican Way

We were in Mexico over Thanksgiving week and I have to say it was quite relaxing. While we were there the hotels were decorating for Christmas (which is a week long process, or more, in Mexico). Their decorations were quite creative. The hotel where we lodged used artificial Christmas trees and decorated them with ribbon, gourds or coconuts spray painted silver or sprayed with glue and sprinkled with glitter, and other natural articles. It was all so fascinating to watch and I was amazed at how fabulous things looked when they were done.

And since Mexico is a Catholic state and there is no separation of Church and state, as we traveled to the airport on Saturday after Thanksgiving, the transportation department was busily decorating the roadway medians for Christmas.

Now, if I only thought to take some photos...

Decorating for Christmas

I did it!

I successfully decorated for Christmas (well, with the the unending help of my husband and my children). I love Christmas decorations but, every year it seems like such a big deal to get them out (and an even bigger deal to put them away). I guess now that the children are older it is a little easier because they can really help.

So, last weekend we got all the decorations out and my husband, children and I worked for a few hours on Saturday and then I finished up on Sunday morning. I always struggle with the exterior entry or front porch, though, and I ended up getting some things that I'm not positive I like. Well, some I am positive I like but some I'm not sure about. And, I still have my fall wreath hanging on the door because I have not found one that I like that goes with the exterior decorations. What a conundrum!

So, maybe this weekend because I have completed my Christmas shopping, I will have time to seek out the perfect wreath. We'll see...

Oh, and I have not taken any photos yet but I will post them after I do this weekend. 'Tis the season!

Holiday Decorating

It seems like I barely got my Halloween decorations down and it's time for Christmas decorating. That is the plan for this weekend, so as soon as I get that started I will post some pictures.

In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy the holiday spirit!

Holiday Decorations

I cannot believe that Christmas is almost upon us, with Thanksgiving next week and all. After Thanksgiving, Christmas decorations will be in order. Check back for my progress.