Tradition

Ever since I can remember, the tree topper on our Christmas tree growing up was an Aluminum Star with garland glued around it. My Mom and Dad didn't have a whole lot of money and my mom went and made a star for our Christmas Tree. She took some cardboard, aluminum foil and garland that she had and made a simple star to use that we as kids, loved and adored. It was tradition. Mom had no clue she would ever leave this kind of impact on her own daughters.

When we were older in our teens and mom had the star from her mom's tree to use, we still insisted on having the aluminum one on the top as well because after all, it was tradition. That star represented so much more than just a tree topper. It showed us simplicity and frugalness. It taught us the important parts of Christmas and what can be made and done with little money. It has been so important that we have made our own aluminum stars to go on our own Christmas Trees to carry on the long and important tradition.

It's the simple things in life that we can old dear to ourselves. It may be some silly looking star to others, but to us, it's our home and our family and our love. An aluminum star that represents struggle and ingenuity in a time that is tough. Never forget the love that a simple star can represent. A good tradition to always remember never to forget.

This is my star.