tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1745072506317085132..comments2024-03-18T20:52:31.671-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Traditions - or Not!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33960613639125816312013-12-11T21:22:14.185-07:002013-12-11T21:22:14.185-07:00How wonderful to hear of another kitchen tree, Jul...How wonderful to hear of another kitchen tree, Julie. I imagine with all the cooks in your family, it must be quite wonderfully decorated. And, it does seem we have some of the same memories-such fun to look in the forest for a tree! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83599979258046769002013-12-11T21:20:30.019-07:002013-12-11T21:20:30.019-07:00You're welcome, Judy. Now you've reminded...You're welcome, Judy. Now you've reminded me of that little bag from church too. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91734163824268985472013-12-11T17:50:12.490-07:002013-12-11T17:50:12.490-07:00So many of your tree traditions mirror mine. I ha...So many of your tree traditions mirror mine. I have a kitchen tree that is actually in our dining room. It holds all kinds of food ornaments and, of course, candy canes. The first year my husband and I were married, we lived in Virginia, far away from family. We drove to the Blue Ridge Parkway and cut our tree down on the land that used to be owned by James Madison. It was the beginning of many years of cutting down fresh trees. :) (Now, we have artificial) It was fun reading about your memories. It brought back many of mine. :)Julie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497758310228642932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4720238169133835272013-12-11T17:37:51.059-07:002013-12-11T17:37:51.059-07:00Traditions new and old - little bags of candy wit...Traditions new and old - little bags of candy with an orange - reminded me of going to church as a young child and receiving a little bag of goodies. Thanks for sharing your traditions.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62036123911776479822013-12-10T20:39:42.711-07:002013-12-10T20:39:42.711-07:00Thank you Jen. That always sounds good, to challen...Thank you Jen. That always sounds good, to challenge someone to contemplate something. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62224903876736579702013-12-10T20:36:10.758-07:002013-12-10T20:36:10.758-07:00This was so genuine and beautiful. Thanks for shar...This was so genuine and beautiful. Thanks for sharing. You gave me so much to think about! jenbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201373100240179836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35167234128455944262013-12-10T20:35:29.999-07:002013-12-10T20:35:29.999-07:00Thanks Katherine. It is those little things that ...Thanks Katherine. It is those little things that mean so much-and yes, that means going to Target too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61334670963307228142013-12-10T20:34:37.553-07:002013-12-10T20:34:37.553-07:00I think our biggest tradition all my growing up wa...I think our biggest tradition all my growing up was getting together, Carol. And those gatherings are wonderful, at least in my mind's eye. Yep, attitude is everything! Must get together!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27639663975814295632013-12-10T20:33:04.543-07:002013-12-10T20:33:04.543-07:00Thanks Laura. It is a special memory of my grandf...Thanks Laura. It is a special memory of my grandfather. Kitchens are the heart of the house, really, so the tree just settled right in.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-75245037551409012152013-12-10T20:31:53.094-07:002013-12-10T20:31:53.094-07:00Love your trip to Target also took you down memory...Love your trip to Target also took you down memory lane. Enjoy decorating with your granddaughter. Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4069333697613155882013-12-10T20:21:49.092-07:002013-12-10T20:21:49.092-07:00I always wanted to be from a family that had lots ...I always wanted to be from a family that had lots of traditions, but my family didn't have a lot. Think like you, I finally understand that it's not so much about the particular traditions as the attitude I take in and the memories they evoke. Thanks for this important reminder!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11071439972342508712013-12-10T20:16:49.344-07:002013-12-10T20:16:49.344-07:00Hi, Linda. I love reading about your memories of c...Hi, Linda. I love reading about your memories of childhood tree-hunting with your grandfather. You're right -- traditions shift over time as we need them to. That kitchen tree is a great idea!Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30925866463464949262013-12-10T20:08:34.910-07:002013-12-10T20:08:34.910-07:00That's great, Jennifer. You're lucky to b...That's great, Jennifer. You're lucky to be so close to your parents. Hope you have a happy holiday time these next few weeks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43059817654581748112013-12-10T19:52:28.844-07:002013-12-10T19:52:28.844-07:00I still go over to my parents' house to help t...I still go over to my parents' house to help them put the ornaments on their tree, because that's always been a special tradition for us. We love to share memories as we put on all the ornaments from trips and school projects and camps. Such a special time of year!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47919972512561382013-12-10T19:37:37.042-07:002013-12-10T19:37:37.042-07:00I imagine it will eventually my only tree, and isn...I imagine it will eventually my only tree, and isn't that a good thing, something to keep, but to remind about all the others in the past? Thanks Anita. Hope you find one that's just right for you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73951431739996781062013-12-10T19:36:13.317-07:002013-12-10T19:36:13.317-07:00Thank you, Margaret-new things are helpful for sur...Thank you, Margaret-new things are helpful for sure, and the memories will stay no matter what. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9753542196917696722013-12-10T19:35:14.994-07:002013-12-10T19:35:14.994-07:00Ha! Thanks so much. It was actually very good-al...Ha! Thanks so much. It was actually very good-always brightens my day!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88047029250470885352013-12-10T19:34:35.990-07:002013-12-10T19:34:35.990-07:00Changes, changes. This particular group of postin...Changes, changes. This particular group of postings is filled with those who are making changes, some good, some more challenging. I remember when my brother couldn't make it home one year, still remember. It was a change, and we still had a good Christmas, learned then that it could be different, but still wonderful. Thanks, Jaana.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54656808573677807712013-12-10T18:57:16.862-07:002013-12-10T18:57:16.862-07:00Like you, I am thinking about trees today. I agre...Like you, I am thinking about trees today. I agree that it is the memory and not THE tree that matter - except you kitchen tree - how MAGNIFICENT! My mom would have loved having one of these. I think I might need to consider this as a tradition....drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21620504620955884812013-12-10T18:54:57.816-07:002013-12-10T18:54:57.816-07:00Holidays can be a difficult time and especially fo...Holidays can be a difficult time and especially for those mourning loved ones. I am happy you are making some new traditions and memories while lovingly remembering the old. Your spirit (and, yes, attitude) have so much to do with the joy you give to others. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57372112547724952912013-12-10T18:48:15.089-07:002013-12-10T18:48:15.089-07:00A trip to Target is always worth it in my book! Ha...A trip to Target is always worth it in my book! Happy Holidays!BethMooreSchoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00587665700660063411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91641229833959007612013-12-10T18:32:45.563-07:002013-12-10T18:32:45.563-07:00Your kitchen tree was new to me! I think it might ...Your kitchen tree was new to me! I think it might be time for me to start creating new traditions as my daughter will not be home for the first time ever!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36068948968610195962013-12-10T17:09:09.576-07:002013-12-10T17:09:09.576-07:00I think the closest it might be are just what trad...I think the closest it might be are just what traditions you savor, what pieces of the family history you pass down, use, have a hard time giving up. Thanks for listening!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7079885141610067712013-12-10T17:04:07.958-07:002013-12-10T17:04:07.958-07:00Sorry for the changes you are facing, though, Clar...Sorry for the changes you are facing, though, Clare. They aren't easy. But how lovely to share the decorations and pass what they mean to your own families. That's really nice. Yes, making new ones helps too. Thanks for sharing.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4993590485494577652013-12-10T17:02:25.451-07:002013-12-10T17:02:25.451-07:00I understand, when my kids were older, they didn&#...I understand, when my kids were older, they didn't like change much when they came back home. Thanks, Maureen!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com