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Christmas is…

December 3, 2015 By Meegan 14 Comments

I am so happy to have you here today. If you are visiting from A Pumpkin and A Princess, A VERY hearty welcome! I am happy to be a part of the Balsam Hill Countdown to Christmas blog hop, this year.

I am happy to share MY Musical Advent Calendar from Balsam Hill, Countdown to Christmas

Christmas is…

 

I have so many things that run through my mind when I read that phrase. I have many wonderful memories of  Christmas Eve and Christmas.

When I was a small child we would spend Christmas Eve with my mom’s family. We would go to Grandpa and Grandma’s house. The home would be filled with excitement. The turkey was in the oven, the tree lights were twinkling, the mantel was displayed with a village, the train was traveling around the Christmas tree. and Grandpa was playing Christmas carols on the black upright piano. It sounds magical, doesn’t it? Well, I can tell you, it REALLY was. There was so much love in that home filled for anyone, and everyone who entered there in.

Since I had such loving and giving grandparents, I wanted to be that kind of grandparent, as well. You may not know, but I have 7 children and 24 grand-babies. I KNOW, I am so very blessed.

Balsm Hill Musical Advent Calendar

That is why I HAD to have the Musical Advent Calendar from Balsam Hill. It has 24 doors-enough for each grand baby to have a chance to open a door.

Balsam Hill Musical Advent Calendar

The doors open large enough to place ornaments, my vintage angels or one of my Nativity sets in each door.

Balsam Hill Advent Calendar

Every time you open a door a Christmas Carol plays. Click on the video so you can see how fun it is from yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yrEGQDsBEs&feature=youtu.be

Can you see WHY I wanted this for our grand-babies? It is magical, just like Christmas Eve at Grandpa and Grandma’s house. Now I can create similar memories for our own grand-babies.

I hope you have enjoyed being here today. I would LOVE to hear about YOUR definition of Christmas is…

And, again, don’t forget to enter the contest with Balsam Hill Countdown to Christmas today.

Next on the Balsam Hill Blog Hop is Angie with Postcards From the Ridge. Her blog is wonderful to visit and full of inspiration.

Make it a lovely day, my friends.Meegan

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Comments

  1. Joel says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Your description of Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa’s house is exactly the way Grandma and Grandpa would have wanted it to be and was for all of us. Wonderful, warm, happy memories.Love the advent calendar, what a TREASURE. So fun and perfect.

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  2. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    So sweet Meegan! :) That’s perfect for your grandbabies! xo

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  3. Therese says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    That’s the sweetest Advent calendar Meegan! I love how each spot is big enough to hold something special like your beautiful nativity pieces!

    Reply
  4. Leanne says

    December 3, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    The Advent is so beautiful! I’m sure your grandkids love it!

    Reply
  5. Jane says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    That musical advent calendar really is magical, and I’m sure your grandchildren will be delighted to open its doors. I enjoyed reading about Christmas Eve at your grandparents’ house. That’s what we’re trying to create here at the Crossroads-wonderful memories for the grandchildren!

    Reply
  6. salvagesista says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    This is so lovely. I love their stuff.

    Reply
  7. Joel says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Love this advent calendar. A real treasure.

    Reply
  8. Vickie says

    December 12, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Christmas is… Family, friends, centered around my southern traditions from decades past. Food always takes center stage. Along with our Christian faith..then football. Maybe a nap.
    Vickie

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  9. Vickie says

    December 12, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Yes, you are much blessed.
    Our family has really shrunk in the past two years..it can happen fast.
    Christmas is..love of family, my lord Jesus, friends, football, some r and r after the. If day.
    Mostly memories, making new ones..and delicious food..southern food.

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      December 15, 2015 at 12:17 AM

      Thank you so much for your sweet comments.

      Reply

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