Elf on the Shelf
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My Elf on the Shelf has been with me since the 1960s. For many years, she stayed in a back corner in a bag with the other stuffed folk. Then, last year, I learned about the new popularity of the Elf on the Shelf.
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Now, she has a place of honour among my Christmas decorations .. or should I say places? Each day, she pops up in a new place, to make her own commentary on the Christmas season!
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Elf on the Shelf reading her Christmas books …
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Elf on the Shelf is shy but she tries to sing with the other carolers …
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Elf on the Shelf dreams of a white Christmas …
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Copyright 2014 Jane Tims
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What lovely decorations you have. 🙂 I made some clothespin decorations (from a kit) over forty years ago. They were all little figures with felt clothes and rickrack trimmings. My kids always loved putting them up. I don’t decorate anymore and gave the set to my son and his new wife. I noticed they did not put up the clothespin figures. LOL They have a beautiful tree and have made their own traditions. 🙂 And that is as it should be. 🙂 It doesn’t make mine any less special. 🙂
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ladysighs
December 19, 2014 at 3:29 pm
Hi. We have many home-made ornaments from years past. Many are just tucked away in storage but each year I decide to take something out to display. I remember making clothespin reindeer many years ago! Jane
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jane tims
December 19, 2014 at 7:29 pm
I love the elf. The sun faded green clothing adds to it’s character–and makes it so special. I really dislike how many people buy new ornaments every year–and toss the old ones or sell them at a garage sale. I think that Christmas decorations are best when they have a story and have become part of the family tradition.
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Sheryl
December 17, 2014 at 7:52 am
Hi Sheryl. My Elf was very under-appreciated in years past but now I am so glad she survived the purge. She has brought a lot of fun to our home these past two Christmases! I love the older ornaments! Jane
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jane tims
December 17, 2014 at 10:01 am