Christmas is that time of the year which we all eagerly wait to see that spectacular look everywhere, beautiful smiles on everyone’s face, kids waiting for secret Santa and we all welcome New year.While writing this post I thought “
What Christmas means to our family“, for us it is the hope and good health that god has blessed us this year and really thankful for every moment we have happily lived, wish to get the same blessings in coming years.
This year has been special to us,
we have moved to our own home and all the while every year, I used to tell my kids that they will have a bigger Christmas tree for them once we move to our own home. So glad that this year their wish came true to set up a bigger tree and hoping for more beautiful things to come their way.Even though traditionally we don’t celebrate
Christmas but it is the time of sharing and giving, to join the same feel I used to set up a Christmas tree since Aayan was born. We decorated our first Christmas tree when Aayan was just 18 months. I felt so nostalgic going through the old photos and how blessed we are as a loving family.
Our first Christmas Tree – Dec 2009
My little Santa all dressed up for his first Christmas and missed those cheeky time.
2010
Way back to 2010 when Aayan has learnt to do a little bit of decoration on his own along with mumma’s help to set up our Christmas tree
He started to have a sweet tooth just like his dad and every other occasion has to be with a cake. We baked together while enjoying our holidays and here is the heart shaped chocolate cake for this cutie boy who wants to add his beautiful touch to cake. Well, don’t be alarmed with the art on his legs that was his new stamps which he tried on himself.
2011
When Aayan started with his kindergarten, our Christmas tree was more of his crafty Christmas!
Another reason why little boy was so happy, who won’t be …. !!!
This little snowman has been with us from few years as he is his lucky charm.
2012
We have been most of the time recycled our Christmas tree and decoration too. Year after year the Christmas tree still brings the same happiness and joy.
A visit to mumma’s office to see if some goodies there too.
He wrote his wishes on a Christmas ball which was placed along with all the wishes across Singapore.
2013
This was another beautiful year when Aayan wished for a fairy and blessed with a little sister “Kaira”
What more beautiful than a everlasting bond of love between a brother and a sister!
2014
We started a new tradition as this was the time Aayan developed the interest for reading, so we thought it is a good time. Though it is 12 days of Christmas we had 24 days of Christmas with one story time book each day!!
It was more of fun selecting the favourite books and then using those old magazines to wrap them.
This year Santa was more generous as Bro-sis duo will be sharing them.
2015
This is first Christmas in our own home so got a new tree as promised, we are only one day shy of Christmas so kids are still waiting to see how good they have been this year and what Santa is going to bless them.
A letter to dear Santa with our wish list(it is hidden) can’t disclose it..Shhh! Santa is reading… Aayan asked me, Mumma what do you think? How I have been this year- is it like mostly really super good! For mumma you are extra special super good with a Star *.
Christmas “Thank You” note is already placed under the tree.
Our Christmas tree all decorated to brighten up our day and can you spot the”Santa STOP here”
I thoroughly enjoyed writing this post as it was a beautiful way to refresh my memories and celebration with kids over the years. This post is part of a blog train hosted by Danessa, Prayerfull mum!
At the last stop of this blog train, we will be visiting the host, Danessa Foo at Prayerfull Mum. Christmas is a time for families to gather and create new memories to hold dear to their hearts. Read on to find what Christmas really means to this Christian convert who came from a Muslim family.
This year has been special to us, we have moved to our own home and all the while every year, I used to tell my kids that they will have a bigger Christmas tree for them once we move to our own home. So glad that this year their wish came true to set up a bigger tree and hoping for more beautiful things to come their way.Even though traditionally we don’t celebrate Christmas but it is the time of sharing and giving, to join the same feel I used to set up a Christmas tree since Aayan was born. We decorated our first Christmas tree when Aayan was just 18 months. I felt so nostalgic going through the old photos and how blessed we are as a loving family.
Wow what a comprehensive walk through the years! That's one thing I really appreciate about blogging too, to be able to scroll through the entries and relive the moments.
Yes blogging is great to relive all the wonderful memories. It's always amazing to see how the kids have grown through the years!
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Those Christmas memories are definitely wonderful! Such a nice idea to involve the little one too 🙂
Great! Each year Christmas gets more meaningful with the growing bubba!
I love your idea of 24 books of Christmas and unwrapping one to read every day in December. Thanks for sharing!
Aayan looks so adorable dressed up as Santa! Thank you for joining in the blog train… it was a lovely read. The unwrapping of books to read for 24 days of Christmas is a fabulous tradition. Keep it going 😉
What a brilliant advent idea! Unwrapping an old favourite book to read together – brilliant!
That's truly amazing. Christmas is such a lovely holiday. Congratulations for moving into your new home and for the bigger Christmas Tree! It's the best time of the year indeed. The kids look super happy.
Wow! That's absolutely adorable. Your Christmas tree is becoming more and more gorgeous year by year! And your kids are just so sweet!!!
Wow! Such a beautiful Christmas tree and that sure is a lot of gifts. Nothing beats the joy in the faces of your loved one's during Christmas. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
I love the atmosphere that we have during Christmas…Santa's visit is so eagarly awaited by kids…photo journey of yours look so beautiful..
This is so cute. Christmas is my favorite time of the year. It's not just for kids but also for the young at heart.
I love it how you track your child's christmas experience. You have a very adorable kid and I can see you are such a proud mom. Good job!
I miss Christmas already. I agree that Christmas is a time to spend with family.
Christmas is a time for the family for us too. It's good to see that they are involved in both the preparation and festivities.
Such a blessed celebration, you son looks so adorable in his santa suit! should have paired him up with you in a santarina dress.
the books idea is a good one. i'll try that this year!
That is very sweet to share the memories, moments and meaning of Christmas. Well to me Christmas is not so much of the presents and celebrations. Its more about family togetherness and getting closer to GOD.
Good to see your son grow up through the years via Christmas photos. I wish we were able to collect photos like this for all our kids. Will try to search the files.
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What a sweet little boy! We don’t celebrate christmas in our family but I understand the feeling you get from it. I feel the same way about our Holy days and what it means to be with my family 🙂
What a beautiful post! Christmas is our favorite holiday and there really is nothing like celebrating in your own home!
Christmas is a special time for my family. It is not often that we are able to get everyone in one place these days. My family always cuts up and has a good time.
That is wonderful! Great way to relive old memories.
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that’s very sweet.. It’s fun to celebrate Christmas with family… Your son looks so cute..
Christmas seem to be starting earlier and earlier but I would not have it any other way, this is the best time of the year especially for those of us who celebrate.
The only thing that at times stress me out at christmas are the last minute hoppers filling shops, why not shop on time.
Thanks for sharing, im glad you enjoy Christmas as much as I do.
I love the timeline and how you captured every moment each year! Great memories!
That is truly amazing.Christmas is coming faster. and I really like how you captured and collecting those picture each year. How amazing is this?.
We don’t celebrate Christmas but the festivity gets to you isn’t it? We got a small fake tree last year to get into the festive mood for my little one.. and this time we might have a slightly larger one though haha! What a great way to relive Christmas through the years!