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Approaching Christmas !

 It's still advent but we are pushed into Christmas and somehow just can't help but getting in the spirit of things. Despite everything, I want to be Merry this Christmas! I visited Tuckahoe Plantation nearby for a guided tour and to see it all decked out for the Holy-Days. My tree in the dining room and front parlor is ready!  I will soon see loads of presents under the tree. I got my train set up this year. I like to decorate for Christmas because it's something my mother used to do and I do it mostly in her honor. 


Tuckahoe Plantation smells really nice during the Holy-Days.  Fresh pine smell. I bet Thomas Jefferson would approve of the decorations! 









Recently, I visited Ukrop's Market hall for a fried chicken dinner. They really have great gingerbread cookies! 



                                                     




I couldn't decide on a "theme" for my tree this year, so I just did it in Red and White.








                    














                                          Even the radio gets a little special treatment! 


            
                                           A simple table tree in the upstairs parlor



                               Dining Room tree  is modeled for Colonial Williamsburg with orange slices,                                        pine      cones,  and ribbon . A modern touch with the "lights". 







Got my tree this year from Put Put Fun Center in Midlothian. They always have good fresh Fraiser Firs.










                          Nativity Scene in front with sparkling WHITE lights .



                             







I like where we decided to put the tree this year. It's a really neat spot. My train will go around the tree!
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