Gratitude Tree
Having covered Fall themes with my Squirrel and Halloween Trees, I struggled with the plan for November. Should it be my favorite things? Disney? Something family related? Should I skip it because November is one of the craziest months of the year for academics?
In the end, I went with a gratitude motif. What am I most grateful for? Food.
Hear me out. In addition to being the way millions of us have coped with the pandemic, I’ve always felt grateful for the way food brings people together. Some of my most favorite memories are from holiday meals. Not just the food itself (although hello, I’m lucky to have such good cooks in my world), but the care and love that goes into a big meal. Some of my favorite ways to show love are through cooking and baking, through sharing exquisite meals with dear ones, through talking recipes and techniques, through exchanging treats with friends and neighbors (ask me about our pandemic baked goods doorbell ditch program!).
And yes, I’m grateful for the eating, of course!
xo,
shawna
P/S I’m taking suggestions for January’s tree, which will give me a full dozen in the collection before the tree comes down for the first time since 2019!
Other holiday trees:
- The Great Halloween Tree of 2021
- Fall Squirrel Tree
- The Under the Sea Tree
- The Airplane Tree
- National Donut Day Tree
- Anna’s Cinco de Mayo Tree
- The Eggstravagant Easter Tree
- St. Patrick’s Day Tree
- Valentine’s Day Tree
