I was inspired to make an African inspired tree in honor of our beloved Ethiopia. It’s a tree in progress, and I hope we can add new decorations every year. I hung our wooden beads from Addis Ababa and I thought it made the perfect touch. I’d love to hear what your favorite crazy tree looks like and why it’s so special.
You can purchase Ugandan Acadia beads at Visiting Orphans HERE. They have 9ft. and 13ft. garland beads. You can give life to orphans and widows in Uganda this Christmas!!
December 5th, 2009 at 9:30 AM
In my parents house we have a Christmas tree that is decorated purely with white or silver ornmanents. Most of the ornaments are of angels or stars,in recent years snowflakes have been added. This year my artist of a mother added silver ornaments with words like love, joy, peace and hope. The tree represents loved ones that have gone to be with the Lord. The tree started after my brother passed away and continued through my sister's death. For many years, my mother would buy an angel ornament for each off them but now she has expanded into stars and snowflakes. It has been nicknamed the 'Emily and Daniel Tree' and has always had a spot in the family room this time of year.
December 7th, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Oh I love the tree. We put those wooden icons all over our tree from Addis depicting the story of Jesus from birth to the cross. Each time I look at them, I'm transported back to Desta's Th and her life there. What a great idea and heritage for your kids to have an entire tree. I might try that next year in Desta's room…a little tree just for her!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:42 PM
It's not "crazy", but my tree this year is my favorite because I have ornaments on it that my oldest son was finally old enough to create this year and last. I'm putting my youngest's son handprint ornament on it this year and we have an Africa inspired ornament on it way in honor of our daughter to be. It's all just too good to be true. It makes me want to cry.
http://www.mamaenat.etsy.com
December 10th, 2009 at 7:57 AM
What a cool idea! I have 3 kids 4 and under, so we have done a "childproof" tree with tags made of the photo cards we received the previous Christmas. We keep all of the cards in a basket and pull one out each night at dinner to pray for that family, then put them all on the tree. The kids love looking at them and I don't have to worry about things getting broken!
December 18th, 2009 at 9:43 AM
I don't know your story but I LOVE the Africa themed tree – the animals are my favorite part! Enjoy! Nothing too crazy on trees here, a long piece of fringe on one and some pink on another!
December 18th, 2009 at 10:16 AM
It's different but I like it. Very original. Great idea.
May 12th, 2010 at 4:57 AM
I love photo cards, they are more special than those ordinary greeting cards that is just full of text..:,
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