beloved illuminated wreath in
the living room as
tradition.
When she died, he hung the
wreath. Now the tradition
continues and their
daughter
hangs the wreath in memory.
This was written for the Trifecta challenge where we were asked to choose a word and use it three times in 33 words. However, it must be either a verb, noun or adjective and the form of the word cannot change, it must appear exactly the same three times. The chosen word was to be highlighted within the piece.
I love how a life goes on, even when it has ended.
ReplyDeleteThe best kind of remembrance, I think.
Kir, It is one thing that I learned about death that even though your loved one is gone their stuff remains...lots of stuff. You can't take it with you. I always loved this wreath! It was one of my favorite Christmas decorations. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI teared up a little. Traditions like that warm my heart because in the action it's almost like the person is celebrating with us.
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, that is why I do it. That way they remain apart of Christmas even though they are physically gone. Their memory continues on for me and my children. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteTraditions must continue but life has to go on after a close one's demise. Memories will continue to occupy the heart.
ReplyDeleteKalpana, life does go on and moves forward. Still I love unpacking things like this every year because it keeps those memories alive and warms my heart. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteSad but true. Traditions must continue. Well done for the prompt. :)
ReplyDeletejyothisdayout.com. I am so pleased you liked it. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI love the falling snow!
ReplyDeleteJoJo, it is kind of growing on me. At first I thought the flakes were a bit big but now...I love them!! Thank you for stopping by and for noticing me! ♥
DeleteOh, Kathy. I just love this. I'm thinking this is your story. Is it? ♥
ReplyDeleteCorinne, I am so pleased you liked this one. Actually, yes, I admit it. This story is about me and my parents. LOL Sadly the wreaths light kind of died shortly after I got it. I always loved that wreath. It always looked so pretty with those candle lights. My mom loved it and splurged to buy it. She hid it from my dad and then brought it out like she had always had it. She said he would never know the difference and he never said one word! LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI love the carrying on of this tradition. What a wonderfully sentimental and sweet piece:)
ReplyDeleteValerie, I am big on traditions whether carrying them on or creating my own. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteWhat a lovely tradition, begun and continued! And I love the colour. In some places (including ours), blue is the colour of hope.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Rob-bear, I have a lot of traditions that I have started and continue. It is what makes holidays special. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥ It is so good to see you!!!!
DeleteThat's so sad :( It is good to keep traditions alive as it allows the memories to live too.
ReplyDeleteLoki Lou, I agree. Love to look back sometimes and remember. It wouldn't be the holidays without remembering them. They were such a huge part of my life. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥ So nice to see you here still about and kicking!
DeleteOh, this is just perfect! I hang 3 little silver bells, passed down from great great somethings... my daughters will hang them some day.
ReplyDeletetedstrutz, I am so pleased you enjoyed my post! Thank you for stopping in, for your comments, and for sharing you traditions here. Traditions are what make the holidays so special each year! ♥
DeleteYou nailed this one. Well done!
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Joyce, I am so pleased you enjoyed this. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteLovely tradition. That passing of tradition and values down is the most important thing of all...and a way to pay tribute to those before us.
ReplyDeleteKelly, I love the holidays for the traditions that are practiced each year. They make them even more symbolic. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI love how every family has its traditions. This is a great little piece!
ReplyDeletetrudgingthroughfog, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThis is definitely what traditions are for. Sweet!
ReplyDeletekymm, I am so pleased you liked it. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteNice choice of words for the trifecta prompt. Lovely feelings conveyed in 33 words.
ReplyDeletemahabore, I am so pleased you enjoyed my take! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThis is lovely. Traditions keep us connected to the past and the ones we've lost. Love this!
ReplyDeleteIvy, I think it is important to remember where we have come from and the those we have lost. Some people would just rather move on with their lives and forget. Some would think it would be too sad to remember but how can we find true joy if we choose to forget such an important facet of our lives? I am so pleased you liked my post and agree with the sentiment. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteSo beautiful Yes, traditions should be kept alive!
ReplyDeleteShilpa, I agree. I love traditions! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments!
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