While I was home I was able to enjoy the beginning symptoms, the telltale signs that it's that season: the day after Thanksgiving, I woke up to the sound of The Forgotten Carols blasting from the living room, and the house was filled with the sound and smells of my dad making his Christmas candy (which he's basically famous for throughout our town). I brought some fudge he made back with me and I can say that he's acquired a lot more fans.
But come back I did, and before we returned, my roommates and I were collaborating over text what decorations we could bring to festive up our apartment.
And may I just say, we're awesome?
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| This thing alone is about as bright as our main lamp. |
I brought my miniature Christmas tree and nativity set that I've had forever as well as a couple other nativities my mom lent me. Kelsey's parents brought us a full-size, pre-lit fake Christmas tree, Sara's parents bought some ornaments and Sara made a paper chain garland for the tree as well as a few origami stars and flowers. We made a bow out of some glittery ribbon Taylor had leftover from the Masquerade Ball for our tree topper.
And I made a wreath, like I did in China, but with a few more options. You have no idea how excited I was for this wreath. It's simply a coat-hanger bent into a circle, with strips of plastic bags tied around it. I spray painted it green, and used a red plastic bag for the bow.
And I'm so happy with it; I've gotten a lot of compliments thus far and I think we're the only apartment in our complex with any sign of festivity visible from the front door.
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| Doesn't that look inviting? |
And just because I most adore the sight of a Christmas tree when all the other lights are off:
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