Keeping Holiday Traditions Alive

In 1984, my mother made this advent calendar for myself and my siblings Shari, Jesse and Barbi. There was great debate over the ornaments as we added one each day in rotation and all had our favourites.  I recall discussion each year as to which ornament would top the tree – the star and the angel both in hot contention. I have the original calendar for my daughter and she loves it. In the months before our mother died my brother requested a replica. I was able to find the vintage pattern and she created a new calendar to keep the tradition alive in his home too. I know these calendars will be passed to future generations to mark the countdown to Christmas!