Farewell Christmas Tree

In Toronto, Christmas tree collection begins this week, so this evening I am accompanied by the twinkling lights in the corner of my living room for the last time.

Technically it's only the ninth day, out of the twelve days of Christmas, so I feel as though I can squeeze in one more holiday before it's back to work again.

My mom and grandparents were German immigrants. We celebrated Christmas during the evening of the 24th, which I still find to be the most magical time of the holiday season. As a tradition, my grandparents would always send my sister and tree ornaments that they either hand made or imported. (Depending on their health that year.) I still have all of these ornaments and that is what I use (along with a few additions) every year. Most still have the year written on the back.

The last one was an addition. I know, nothing says Christmas like Tom Brady.

Okay, that's the last post about Christmas you'll here from me. (Until next December.)

P.S. Right now, on CBC Radio 2, they are playing holiday arrangements by jazz pianist Bill Mays and bass player Neil Swainson. You can listen here.