Memories of Holidays Past

My Grandmother had a Christmas Cactus.  It was older than I.  When she flew South to spend the winter with her son,  my Uncle , she tucked it into her purse and took it with her rather than chance its survival if left behind.  

It did bloom for her, but rarely at Christmas.  

HUNGARY - CIRCA 1965

Happy Holidays

And may 2012 be a kinder, gentler year.
ps -- neither of my two would ever permit themselves to be costumed.
source of illustration long lost.

'Tis the Season

Keeping holiday decorations very simple this year.  DH made this in-door ski-wreath for me.