Santa Collection

My growing Santa collection...

includes Father Christmas 

and Santa Claus,

homemade and purchased,

fabric and paper...

On the top shelf you'll see a

very simple Santa made from yarn--

I made that when I was in high school!

I'm not telling how long ago...

The Santa on the far left was made by

my dear friend Diana. He is adorable!

The Father Christmases (no faces)

I made myself. The sleds were from

Boyd's Bears.

I didn't intentionally start collecting

Santas. It just kind of happened.

Then it tends to snowball!

There are more Santas on the tree,

but this little doll is also a favorite.

Our decorations are quite eclectic.

Hand-crocheted by my grandmother,

cross-stitched or sewn by me,

glass and wood, and yes,

plastic too. The non-breakables

are near the bottom of the tree

this year in honor of my 

14 month-old granddaughter!

The little wreath made from 

puzzle pieces was made by my 

daughter-in-law--very cute and clever!

I always leave the tree up until

New Year's Day. Sometimes I'm

slow to take it down, and my

husband says I should just

make it a Valentine's tree...hmmm.

Lots and lots of hearts...

What do you think?

Happy Holidays to all!