For the past few weeks–ever since American commerce started showing Christmas movies, running holiday-themed commercials, and piping in Christmas carols–I’ve been humming one song or another.
One melody, however, keeps popping up and very probably with good reason. Not only do I fondly remember The Sound of Music as a childhood favorite, but I also love the sentiment of “My Favorite Things.”
Beloved objects and memorable experiences stay with us in our lives and in our hearts. Having them, enjoying them, and recalling them all give us pleasure and comfort.
And as a committed collector, I can assure you that my favorite things bring additional happiness, merriment, and joy to my life.
What’s even better is that I can appreciate holiday collectibles whether I actually collect them or I only see them in antiques shops or in others’ homes.
Of course, my husband and I collect a great variety of Christmas decorations and holiday items, and I certainly appreciate even more–as a list of some of my favorite things shows, so, without further ado, here they are:
- Christmas cards, Christmas seals, and Christmas stamps
- Antique holiday postcards, vintage holiday ads, and retro holiday signs
- Christmas histories, cookbooks, and coffeetable books
- Wrapping paper, scrap-booking stickers, and family photos
- Classic Christmas albums, more recent CDs, and DVDs of favorite holiday films, both old and new
- Vintage cookie cutters, wooden rolling pins, and red-handled kitchen utensils
- Jell-o molds, Bundt pans, and box graters
- Depression Glass in ruby red, forest green, and milk white
- Vintage tablecloths, damask linens, and cutesy napkin rings
- Crystal candlesticks, creamware serving platters, and novelty salt and pepper shakers
- Teapots decorated in holiday motifs, shaped like holiday characters, or given as holiday presents
- Bottle-brush trees, pre-lit artificial ones, and fresh-cut spruces and firs
- Vintage glass baubles, plastic figural ornaments, and those handmade by loved ones
- Tabletop decorations, wall hangings, and accessories large enough to be free-standing, like 6-foot tall nutcrackers
- Toy trains, teddy bears, and winter gardens
- Blow molds, inflatables, and wire-frame yard decor
- Elves, reindeer, and polar bears
- Stockings, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus
As another song says, “Tis the season to be jolly,” and those of us who love Christmas and all its trappings have many, many reasons to be jolly.
Merry Collecting, Everyone.
Patti
The Committed Collector
Are you crazy for Christmas like I am? If so, why not leave a comment, and list some of your favorite holiday collectibles, too?
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