Christmas traditions seem to herald in the Christmas season and one of my treasured favorites is time spent with friends, sipping pot after pot of tea in front of a kitchen fire, and enjoying each other’s company. Debra’s Christmas tea brought so many visual (and tasty) delights, I had to share a few!
I loved this vintage Christmas tree with all the little dolls and toys. It reminded me of the old 1934 movie, Babes in Toyland. I could almost hear the notes from the song March of the Toys … “Come back to the toys your childhood knew, For we are true, whatever you do. We’re waiting to play the same old way, Through night and day, though you are gray, we’ll wait for aye!”
Shelby and Abbi worked extra hard to make all the delicious treats! Here, Shelby hand shapes and powders each chocolate truffle …
My little friend Margaret was in her own imaginary world as she played with this tiny hand-made tree. She was so sweet to show me one of her treasures …
Our ‘afternoon’ tea lasted way into the evening (aka – friends who don’t want to leave!) When we finally headed out the back door, Frank pointed out the tiny door near the steps, illuminated by a single wall lantern. So pretty!
… ‘So bring Him incense, gold, and myrhh, Come peasant, king to own Him; The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him.’ (Angels We Have Heard On High)
‘And the angel said unto them, fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.’ Luke 2
