It has become our family's Christmas tradition to do things non-traditionally. For instance, we have a ficus tree that has turquoise garland, clear lights and non-Christmas ornaments in it that stands in the living room year-round. In December, we move it to a more gifts-friendly location near an outlet and plug in the lights. I add a 'skirt' I made from a funky blue-and-black bohemian circle skirt I found at Goodwill, and it thus becomes our holiday tree.
We moved into a bigger house a few months ago, and I suggested to the family that we might have room for a 'more traditional' Christmas tree, but the idea was met with absolute rejection. "The ficus IS our tradition now, mom," my son argued.
Anyway, I probably ought to explain the picture in this post, huh? Since pre-made stockings are almost always more 'traditional' than we prefer, I make our own. This year's stockings are pictured above, hanging on our as-festive-as-we-get mantle. No names, just custom fabrics for each person.
