Is it just me, or is the world in short supply of uniquely Canadian Christmas Tree Ornaments? Maybe they're out there and I just haven't found them, I'm not a huge shopper and usually stick to online purchases. That is perhaps, the problem.
Last year, I found a few crazy Canuck ornaments, some of them are even still available through Amazon. There were silly, of course, but they did had a distinctly Canadian theme. Not that I would hang some of those on my tree but I'm trying to stick to the blog's point of a Canadian Christmas.
Anyway, I did find a few decorations dedicated to our country. On Amazon, of course. I'll refrain from calling them tasteful.
Hmm, okay not a few, just one. The rest were either repeats of the ones that I posted last year or were American sports ornaments (what??). At least this little guy is cute. They refer to him as a Canadian boy. We grow 'em hairy here in the north. :)
If memory serves me, last year I suggested that you skip the country-specific decorations and use the Gingerbread cookie recipe and decoration instructions to make your own ornaments. Well, I'm giving you the same advice this year. Not an original tip perhaps, but a better looking end product.
For those of you already getting into the spirit of all things Santa, have fun preparing or shopping for your Christmas tree ornaments this year. If you find or make any that scream Canuck, please do let me know.
Pink Christmas Trees - Not Just for Barbie Anymore
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| Pink Christmas Trees - so Barbie-esque! |
Okay, let's have a show of hands - who doesn't love pink Christmas trees
? Uh-huh, that's what I thought. My hand was up, too.Although that much pink makes me think of Barbie and taffeta, there are people who just love the colour on their tree, apparently. I've heard rumblings and rumours that pink Christmas trees
are making a come back, I just haven't been able to fathom why yet. I'm not saying they're not pretty, just mentioning that they don't put me in the traditional Christmas spirit. Rather, I get the feeling that little ballerinas in tutus are about to jump out and start performing Swan Lake or something. They truly do make me think of Barbie every time I see one. That's just me, I guess.Believe it or not, pink Christmas tree sales are on the rise. I've tried imagining a family sitting around fluffy pink boughs, digging out gifts from Santa. I'm usually pretty good at visualization but I just can't pull this one off. If you happen to have a picture of something like that, please send it to me and I'll post it on here.
Actually, I can see a very good and practical use for these symbols of femininity. They would be perfect for brand recognition in the corporate offices of Mary Kay Cosmetics or at a Breast Cancer Awareness function, for example. I can picture the Barbie-esque trees in those situations, just not my (or anyone else's) home.
Just in case, you love pink Christmas trees, here's a few for you to look at:
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