Christmas Traditions: Decorating with Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Christmas Traditions are a fun part of December.  In our house we have the Christmas Pickle Tradition and Reindeer Pancakes or Rudolph Pankcakes.  In addition to those traditions we also decorate with Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.  When I grew up our Christmas tree was decorated with tinsel and ornament balls.  It was nothing fancy.  I didn’t know that trees could pack a powerful punch of memories until I met my husband’s family.  We have dated since we were seniors in high school, which means I spent the entire Christmas season of my senior year in high school at his house staring at his beautiful tree that was decorated from top to bottom with Hallmark ornaments (see the photo below – that’s the tree at his house).  In 1999 I received my very first Hallmark ornament.  It was, and is, an instant memory.  (You can’t tell very well from the photo below….but it’s the mouse sitting on the cookie plate in almost the center of the photo….my mother-in-law has the same one).  I have spent the last 15 years falling in love with different Hallmark ornaments for a variety of reasons.  They are cute, high quality, and elicit powerful memories.

Of course I was curious about a tree with so many Hallmark ornaments.  My mother-in-law explained that some ornaments were hers, but many of the ornaments in the tree were for her three boys.   When they moved out and got married she intended to give them each a box of ornaments that she had been collecting for them every year since they were babies.  I didn’t realize how genius that idea was until I was on the receiving end of that box of ornaments.  Okay, so my husband received the box, but I love those ornaments too!  Since 1999 I have been slowly accumulating Hallmark ornaments.  There are three “new house” ornaments, the baby ornaments, collections, and so many more.  Each ornament has a memory to tell.

This Christmas I have teamed up with Hallmark to bring you a very fun giveaway.  I was able to browse the 2014 Dreambook and create a wish list of my top three ornaments.  I received Santa’s Merry Phonograph from Hallmark.  I was instantly impressed.  Watch and you will see why (if the image below doesn’t work for you, simply click here).

Little Sister has pretty much claimed Santa’s Merry Phonograph as her own.  She loves dancing around in her socks to Carol of the Bells.  Every time she does, I smile.  It’s a great memory for her and me too!

I am so excited that one lucky Coupons Are Great winner is going to receive a Hallmark ornament this year.  Yay!

Buy Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

You can purchase Hallmark ornaments at Hallmark stores…and select Hallmark ornaments are sold at Kohl’s.  Always check for Hallmark coupons, because you never know when you will be pleasantly surprised.

Win It!

Prize: Hallmark is going to mail one lucky winner a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament.  The giveaway keepsake will be one of Hallmark’s choosing so it may not be the same as what I received.  Eeee!  It’s going to be a surprise!

Number of Winners: 1

Giveaway End Date: December 9, 2014 at 11:59:59 EDT

Eligibility: This giveaway is for residents of the US who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry

Random Selection: One winner will randomly be chosen and will be notified via email.  He/she will have 24 hours to respond to that email or another winner will be chosen.

To Enter:

We are using Giveaway Tools for this giveaway.  Please make sure you read all directions for each entry.  If you have any trouble entering please email me and I will help.

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or Twitter. No purchase necessary to enter.  This giveaway will run till 11:59 PM EST, December 9, 2014. The winner will be randomly chosen using Giveaway Tools.  The winner will be contacted via email and will have 24  hours to reply or the prize is forfeited.