Tag Archives: Traditions

Advent Calendar: The Lost Pajamas

(Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories Day 10: Gifts) As I wrote about my doll, Tippy Toes, for the Smile for the Camera Edition #19, I thought I’d bring back my story about Grandma’s pajamas.  Though the pajamas weren’t necessarily my favorite gifts to receive (what five year old dreams of pajamas?), but they do bring …

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Dolls That Did Something

The fresh faced kid with the Christmas glow in her eyes is me.  It was Christmas morning 1967. Each year Santa gave me a doll.  But, not just any doll.  I only wanted dolls that did something. This doll is Tippy Toes.  She could ride a bicycle, scoot on her horse, and she was learning …

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Advent Calendar: Christmas Cards

(This is day 4 in the Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories) I remember sitting down and watching my Mom write out Christmas cards.  They went to family and friends, some we hadn’t seen all year, but they were remembered with a card. I used to wait eagerly each day to see what cards came in …

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