After considering the economic turmoil of so many friends and loved ones this year, were any of you tempted to celebrate Christmas in a more demure way? Similar to how the Oscars were more toned down after 9/11? If I had toyed with the idea, I was persuaded otherwise by this guy:
That's Scrooge from The Muppets Christmas Carol. A charming, wholesome movie that reminds one of how current movies are lacking in moral substance. If you're unfamiliar with the story of The Christmas Carol, for shame, here's a summary: Scrooge starts off a stingy, heartless Republican, is visited by 3 Christmas ghosts, and then turns into a Democrat. Along the way are various Muppets cracking jokes and singing Socialist messages, like this song sung by the humble Tiny Tim "Bless us all, that as we live,We always comfort and forgive. We have so much, that we can share with those in need we see around us everywhere". So you see, when Scrooge had a change of heart, he threw a big party. Not demure.
I really enjoyed Christmas decorations this year. Unlike the past few years where they seemed like a hassle, I enjoyed putting them up and I like the way they complimented my home. But! I already had ALL my decorations from years, past. I just used them this year. And all I had to buy was an extension chord for the outside lights. (No wasted money Jana!) I didn't even have to buy cards, as I bought them after Christmas clearance last year. Here's where I WOW you with impressive photos, but do to a "reformatting memory card" error, most were deleted. I'm bitter but here's what I've got:
kids dinner table
You'd be really disappointed if you knew what was in the boxes.
Ornaments for the adults, dollar bills for the kids
*note that all the glasses contain chipped ice. Nothing but the best.
Yeah, Brooke came over, she said her ornament made her whole Christmas.
sparkly babbles
Ornaments for the adults, dollar bills for the kids
*note that all the glasses contain chipped ice. Nothing but the best.Yeah, Brooke came over, she said her ornament made her whole Christmas.
sparkly babbles
I can't seem to take a picture of the tree that captures it's grandeur.
dream house
5 comments:
Leave it to you, Alisha, to contrive a story where you can interject your political views, show off your place settings, and still wrap it up like it's actually a fitting Christmas tale. LOL.
Your decor is gorgeous. And no one would ever confuse you for a Scrooge. You talk a gruff talk, but you're one of the most generous people I know.
P.S. I think your glamouous tree really needs a homemade snowflake ornament made from cheap white pipe cleaners.
LOVE the table settings.
Wow your tables and tree are so gorgeous. Just the right colors for your home. I'm very proud of you. See if you can get grandma Ethington to get on this site to see your pictures, she would love to see them.
LOL! I think this touching post has just turned me into a born again Democrat.
Love love love love love your Christmas decor!!!
Alish,
I can't believe I missed your "Muppet Glam" post. I was cracking up while reading your description of Ebeneezer Scrooge changing his ways into the delightful and giving democrat. Your are so hilarious. Hey, totally off the subject, my TIME subscription is up for renewal and with my renewal I can send a subscription free to a friend. Do you already get that mag? I love it. THere are some great articles to look forward to every week from politics to pop culture (Joel Stien is my fav) and keeps me from being totally dumb. I want to send it to you if you don't object, I think you would like it.
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