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Old 12-14-2005, 05:06 PM  
KCat
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Originally Posted by Chio The Pirate
YARGH!

We give each of the kids a special ornament each year. When they open them, they place them on the tree.

We name and date each one. When they are old enough to move out, and have their own tree, they'll have a bunch to start with. It's cool too, because they can see what their interests/hobbies/etc. were over the years. each one is like a small time capsule.
I love this! I put up my xmas tree a few nights ago & pulling each ornament out & unwrapping it, seeing the note my mom had written on the box to bring back a rush of memories was wonderful. Definitely my favorite tradition & one I'll hopefully be able to do when I have kids too.
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