Have you ever noticed that when you put your
ornaments on your Christmas tree that you are creating a family museum? If you and your family are like most families, over
the years, you bought, collected, got handed-down and even made many of the
ornaments. Perhaps there are a few left from your childhood that were
significant to you or another family member. Maybe the ones you have purchased
over the years were because the ornament reminded you of a special person or
event in you and your family’s life. Could be that there is a particular collection of ornaments from places visited. The ones that are most
precious are the ones that were hand made by you or your child. 
All or many of these decorations represent your
family and your memories, and that is what a Family Museum is all about. As you take the baubles out of the box,
I bet you can tell a story about it as you gaze upon the shining object, touch
the sparkles, and even see your reflection on the ornament as you hang it on
the tree. And as you tell the story it makes you recall that moment in time
when you first saw it and put it on the tree. And when you find one that has
broken it might make you ponder on why it broke. Were you not careful enough
with it? Did you rush it into the box not realizing that it may be in jeopardy
as other ornaments were placed in the box? Though it may have broken, the
memory is still there and maybe you can find another one like it to replace it
or maybe even fix it.
Whatever and however you decorated your Christmas
tree this year, remember that you are witnessing a gathering of memories and
perhaps you should write them down, place the little note with the ornament for
the future. It is essential in life to keep your memories alive and well. 
My Christmas gift to you and your family are these
wonderful quotes I have assembled and listed in my book,
Create a Family Museum and Save Your History,
to read and keep in
mind as you go through life.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
"Do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let
them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and
your children's children." ~
Deuteronomy
“A morsel of genuine history, a thing
so rare as to be always valuable.” ~ Thomas Jefferson, Third President of
the United States
“Keep
some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn’t all a
dream?” ~ Ashleigh Brilliant
“If you don’t recount your family
history, it will be lost. Honor your own stories and tell them, too. The tales
may not seem very important, but they are what binds families and makes each of
us who we are.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle, American
Writer
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