Christmas tree ornaments: some are beautiful and fancy, while others are strange, kindergartener-crafted creations. Most homemade ornaments have special memories attached to them.

Grace Miller, ‘25, for instance, for instance, cherishes an ornament she received from her mother. 

“My mom used a wire and turned it into a trumpet. She gave it to me when I was really young, and I have hung it up ever since,” Miller said.

Kylie Meehan, ‘25, displays homemade ornaments to honor her dog who passed away. 

Meehan said, “When my dog died,, we started using a lot of ornaments that had his name on it. He was a very special dog.”

Not only can homemade ornaments have memories attached, but they can also be easy to make. Miller explains how she made one of  her homemade ornaments. “I had a piece of foam. I used puzzle pieces for the frame. I put a picture in the frame and on the back I wrote ‘I love you, Mom, from Grace. 2015’”

Making ornaments with friends and family can be a great holiday activity. 

Miller stated, “You get to spend time with your family and see what their creations look like; you can even help them if they’re struggling.”

No matter what the ornament looks like, it’s the memories that they represent that make the Christmas tree reflect a family’s history and love.