Decorating for Christmas is a Family Tradition Decorating for Christmas is a tradition in my family. In my earliest memories, we had two Christmas trees—a fresh pine in the family room and a shiny aluminum tree in the living room. Over the years, the decorations became much more lavish. By the time I had children, Christmas at my parent’s house was a holiday wonderland with garlands and bows everywhere, Santas and angels as tall as toddlers, and a giant wreath above the fireplace mantel hung which was hung with 30+ hand-beaded stockings.  Every year there were multiple trips to Michael’s and Hobby Lobby for fresh ribbon and floral picks, more…