Christmas Lists

The first step in any Christmas planning is always seems to be a list.  A list of who, a list of what, a list of when, a list of food, a list of wishes, lists, lists, lists.  Since a Handmade Christmas starts requires a bit of planning, let’s start with a very basic list:  who?

Who’s on Your List?

For whom do you need gifts this Christmas?  (Wow, that’s an awkward sounding question.  Silly grammar.) We can start naming all sorts of folks, but the answer to this question really goes back to a larger question:  Why do you give gifts?

My family has chosen to give gifts as a way to show love for the people in our lives.  Our gift list looks like this:

• each other (Adam, the kids, and me)
• our parents and grandparents
• our siblings
• our nephews
• our dearest friends and their kids
• our teachers at school and church
• Adam’s judge and coworkers
• two nursing home residents
• two Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes
• an angel tree recipient or the CPSO toy drive

So, who will receive handmade goodness this Christmas?  Honestly, I still haven’t decided.  But, I can tell you that I do love to gift handmade to our parents, siblings, and friends because they know the love that goes into it. I also love receiving handmade gifts from them.  Some of my favorites from the past:  a pear table runner quilted by Momma, my Saints wreaths from Susan, and my chef’s knives from my FIL. 

Who’s on Your Christmas List?