Our Tradition

Every year Lincoln and I get each other Christmas Ornaments. This year he got me a pickle. But the pickle has a story to go along with it and I will share it.

THE CHRISTMAS PICKLE LEGEND
In Old World Germany,The Last
decoration placed on the Christmas
tree was a pickle -carefully
hidden in the branches.
Legend says that the one who
found the pickle on Dec 25
would be blessed with a year of
good fortune and a special gift!
This tradition encourages children
to appreciate all the beautiful
ornaments on the tree, rather then
rushing to see what Santa has left
for them.

The Ornament that I got for Lincoln (He picked it out himself). A bird that looks so real it could be mistaken for a real bird. Lincoln said that his parents always had a bird in there christmas tree and so we carry on the tradition.
The last thing I wanted to share which is not really a tradition but Madee might make it one is after putting all the ornaments on the tree Madee went around and kissed them all. She also redecorated after we decorated together and you can see what a beautiful job she did in the picture. I love Christmas traditions and would love to hear others Traditions they have.