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Turn the Christmas tree
into a family tree

Each year, families gather for the
holidays to celebrate and observe the
customs and traditions that have
been passed down to them through
the generations. Whether it’s
decorating the tree on Christmas
Eve, hosting a holiday dinner by
candlelight or visiting distant
relatives, each family has its own
special way of enjoying the season.

This year, why not start a new
holiday tradition and turn your
Christmas tree into a “family tree,’
by making special ornaments for your
relatives. It's a great way to honor
family members, create unique
decorations and teach children
about their ancestry. Best of all, with
the right craft supplies, it’s easy for
both children and adults to be
creative.

To make family ornaments that aze
sure to become family keepsakes:

Begin by seeing now many
ornaments you'll need by making a
list of family members. If you aren't
sure about lineage, now is the perfect
time to ask. Talk to grandparents,
aunts, uncles and cousins about their
remembrances of the family, and
you're sure to discover some “new”
rslatives. Get the kids involved, too
— they'll love hearing about the
“good old days.”

@ Once your list is complete, visit
your local craft store and purchase a
plain glass, plastic or wooden
ornament tor each family member.
For an extra special touch, try to
match your relatives’ personalities.
For example, you may want to choose

a small wooden block for a toddler
or a delicate hlown-glass ball for a
favorite aunt. If young children will
be making their own ornaments,
they can use shapes cut from colored
construction paper or wood.

¢ Begin decorating each ornament
by personalizing it with the person's
name. Non-toxic, water-based paints
will work best on your ornaments
and will be safe for children.

*Once the ornament is
personalized, continue to decorate it
with designs that express the person's
uniqueness, such as his or her
profession or favorite hobbies. For
example, Make a design of flowers for
someone who enjoys gardening or
draw a shiny, red apple if the person
is a teacher. If you decide to focus on
your family's ethnic heritage, look to
the flags of your countries of origin
for a color scheme.

e When you're through
decoraring, glue a small picture of
the person to che ornament. To avoid
runny glue and sticky hands, use a
no-mess glue stick. it dries clear,
making it easy for even young
children to get involved.

Once you see how easy it is to
create a holiday “family tree," you can
continue to make unique ornaments
to give as gifts — for family, friends,
school teachers or babysitters. You
could even make a special ornament
for your pet! And don't forget to
make more ornaments next year, for
any new additions to the family.

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