For several years now it has been our tradition to put up our Christmas tree on the feast of St. Herman of Alaska, December 13. We like to think about him on cold Spruce Island among the spruce trees as we decorate our evergreen tree. This year the feast conveniently fell on a Saturday, so we had a fun night decorating the tree after Great Vespers. 
Though it makes us all a little sad, we resorted to the artificial tree this year. We all prefer to get a real one, but some years, convenience, allergies, and travel take precedence. 
Though it makes us all a little sad, we resorted to the artificial tree this year. We all prefer to get a real one, but some years, convenience, allergies, and travel take precedence. 
I love the way kids decorate the tree. Here is my 3yo with his low branch - filled with about 15 ornaments in one place by the end of the night. Yes, I'm a perfectionist and I moved them after he went to bed.
1 comment:
I just wanted to say hi and I'm enjoying reading about your new tradition. We're only a year old in the Orthodox faith and I'm enjoying learning along with my children. On the other hand, I feel so inadequate to teach them a faith that I still have so many doubts and struggles about.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your books and ideas.
Rebeca
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