Thankful {Christmas} Tree

Last year, we had a thankful tree on our front door, and we wrote what we were thankful for on fall-colored paper leaves and attached them to our tree. It filled up pretty nicely.

This year, despite my good intentions, we never got around to putting one up in early November like I had intended. Thanksgiving week came, and the girls asked if we were doing a Thankful Tree this year. I couldn’t say no, but since it was nearly December, we decided to make it a Thankful Christmas Tree.

Instead of leaves to write our “thankfuls” on, we write them on paper ornaments.

Adding to Thankful Tree

Our thankfuls range from the profound to the not-so-profound.
A small sampling:

  • God’s grace and mercy; hot tea; laughter – Jamie
  • Phones; my church; nature; family; Grandpa’s bears – Lindsey
  • My warm bed; lots and lots of books to read; sweet neighbors; muffins – Kathryn
  • Walks; chewies; my humans – Lacy the WonderDog
  • Ability to run; my family – Ken

The star at top says “Jesus” because none of the rest matters without Him.

2010 Thankful Tree

My silly girls. They saw I was taking the photo above, and both dove into the photo…

Thankful for Silly Girls

I think I need to add a thankful for “silliness” too.

11 responses to “Thankful {Christmas} Tree”

  1. Erin Avatar

    That picture of your girls being silly made me get all misty. I don’t know why. Hormones, maybe. I just think your family is beautiful. 🙂

  2. Alicia Avatar

    I love your idea of a “Thankful Christmas Tree”. I always feel bad taking apart our “Thankful Tree” after Thanksgiving. Love the picture of the girls!

  3. Ashley Avatar

    I love this idea. I recently started following your blog, and I am so excited about starting this tradition this year! Thanks for sharing.

  4. Victoria Avatar
    Victoria

    Good idea – I never got around to the Thanksgiving Thankful tree … so maybe there is still time for me too!

  5. Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Avatar

    I love that idea! Despite my best intentions, I didn’t get around to doing the thankful tree this year either.

  6. Jonnia Avatar

    Yes! Be thankful for the silliness!!! I love the idea of doing this for Christmas – being thankful for the gifts we already have in our lives. From Thanksgiving through to Christmas, it seems perfectly fitting to focus on these things.

  7. Leticia Avatar
    Leticia

    What a fabulous idea! I have the perfect door to get this started and can’t wait! Thank you so much for the idea.

  8. Ellen Avatar

    Jamie, when you add “silliness” be sure to add “sisters,” too. Love your thankful Christmas tree. You’ve inspired me (as always) to start a new tradition in my family!

  9. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    LOVE love love your tree, Jamie!

  10. Renelle Avatar

    What a great idea, I’m going to do this with my two kiddo’s. Now I need to find huge paper or similar – always a challenge when you live in the country, no shops, thank goodness for online shopping. Blessings, Renelle

  11. deanna Avatar
    deanna

    Happy Christmas Season! I really love the the “Thankful Christmas Tree”
    blessings & happiness, deanna
    @ phil3vs20.blogspot.com

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