An Old Fashioned Christmas...

If you are anything like me, you like the idea of celebrating an old-fashioned Christmas, maybe something like you remember from your childhood, or maybe a dream of what Christmas could be like in an ideal world...

(This is assuming you celebrate Christmas, because if not, you might just want to skip this post and check back for a more political correct topic on another day. Just so you know. )

Well, follow me, my sentimental friend! Follow me as we search for that old-fashioned Christmas, right here! Ready? Let's go!

First we'll need a Christmas tree. Why? Well let's find out. Where did the tradition of Christmas trees come from in the first place? In fact, let's find out everything we can about Christmas trees! Now, where will we get our Christmas tree? As a child, I remember my father piling everyone into the car, driving through the snow into the mountains. Then he stopped at the side of the road near a stand of fir trees, tramped up the hill a ways, and disappeared. We got out of the car, looking up the hill, and waited. After a while we saw him, dragging the perfect Christmas tree back down the hill! Maybe you've never had an opportunity to find your own tree in the woods. If you've never even taken a quiet walk through the woods at all; take one now.

Do you enjoy Christmas caroling? Here is a singing Christmas tree! Just click on an ornament for music and lyrics!

Here's a surprise! Buy your Christmas tree from Frosty himself!

Now what would an old-fashioned Christmas be without Charles Dickens' little tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim? Here's everything you'd ever want to know about A Christmas Carol including plot, original illustrations, themes, original costs and profits (first year), and movie versions of the story. And speaking of movies, here are the top ten favorite Christmas movies, by ordinary folks like you and me. (18 lists)

Have you sent your Christmas cards yet? If you prefer, you can order these traditional old-fashioned Santa Clause Christmas cards. If you haven't written a letter to Santa yet, there's still time!

It's the season for baking Christmas cookies, and making gingerbread houses, and other yummy treats. Look! We've found some very special Christmas recipes! Your children can also enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas by making ornaments, decorations, and gifts for others. Here are lots of ideas for Christmas crafts your kids will love!

Of course, the best way to make MOM happy is to give her an old-fashioned gift she's sure to love! (Hint hint.)