Melissa Barker-Simpson

Christmas Trees Around the World

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Christmas Trees Around the World

My friend, Colleen, from Silver Threading, recently created a Christmas Trees Around the World challenge, which you can read about here.

It’s easy to take part. Basically, all you need to do is post a photograph of your tree and link back to Colleen’s post. On the 22nd of December she will create a wrap-up post displaying trees from around the world. Sounds like fun, right?

Here is my Christmas tree.

Christmas tree

I’ve collected a plethora of tree ornaments over the years, and get a new one every year. I have baubles from around the world, including Paris, Spain, Rome, Australia, America and Singapore.

Here are some of my favourites:

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Thanks for stopping by.

Mel

36 responses to “Christmas Trees Around the World”

  1. Silver Threading Avatar
    Silver Threading

    Mel, thank you for sharing your gorgeous tree and ornaments from your travels! You are amazing! 💗🌲🎅💗

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      It’s my pleasure, Colleen. Thank you for allowing us to share our Christmas spirit – this is so much fun. You rock! ❤

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      1. Silver Threading Avatar
        Silver Threading

        Awww, Mel. I’m blushing! 💗💗💗

      2. mbarkersimpson Avatar
        mbarkersimpson

        ❤

  2. S. R. Carrillo Avatar
    S. R. Carrillo

    Your ornaments are adorable!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks 😀 I had my eye on a Marvel character this year, but it doesn’t really go with the tree! I might have to invest in another and geek out 😉

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  3. callummclaughlin Avatar
    callummclaughlin

    What a beautiful tree! I love that each decoration is individual and has its own little origin story – so cute! 🙂

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Callum. I have decorations gifted from friends and family too and the memories behind those are precious 😀

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  4. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    That is a great idea. Thanks for letting us know. It would be fun to take my students to visit that collection.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Jacqui 🙂 I do love this time of year!

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  5. Solveig Avatar
    Solveig

    But how do those Germans like myself go about it? The tree is up from the 24th of December till the 6th of January.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Do you have a picture from last year? That’s one way round it 😀

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  6. Solveig Avatar
    Solveig

    Anyways you have a beautiful tree.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Solveig 😀

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  7. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
    Hugh’s Views and News

    What a lovely festive and wonderful looking tree, Mel. Are there gifts already under it?

    I’ll be joining in Colleen’s challenge when the tree goes up on Sunday 🎅

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Yay! It’s a great challenge – I love the Christmas magic. There are no gifts underneath because I have two teenagers who don’t have an ounce of patience between them! 🎄🎁

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      1. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
        Hugh’s Views and News

        I totally get where you are coming from. I have exactly the same problem with Toby. Only thing is he thinks all the presents under the tree are for him!

      2. mbarkersimpson Avatar
        mbarkersimpson

        Lol! 😀

  8. jannatwrites Avatar
    jannatwrites

    Beautiful tree! I like the unique ornaments. I normally have a big tree with tons of ornaments but this year it’s a little 4-ft tree with candy canes. Simple is all I could handle 🙂

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      It sounds delightful 😀 Of course I’d be tempted to eat the candy canes!

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  9. Silver Threading Avatar
    Silver Threading

    Reblogged this on Silver Threading and commented:
    My dear friend, Mel, joined in my 2015 Christmas Trees Around the World Challenge. Spread the peace and joy! Don’t forget to add your photos of your trees. Just like to my post at http://silverthreading.com/2015/12/06/christmas-trees-around-the-world/ ❤

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  10. James Pailly Avatar
    James Pailly

    Sounds neat. Maybe I’ll share my tree… once I have it.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      That would be great! You can share the link here – http://silverthreading.com/2015/12/06/christmas-trees-around-the-world/ at Colleen’s fabulous blog 😀

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  11. amreade Avatar
    amreade

    What a beautiful tree (and I love your wallpaper, by the way)! I would love to participate in this challenge! Thanks to you, Mel, and to Colleen for such a wonderful idea!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks so much 🙂 It is a wonderful idea, and I really hope you do participate. I will be visiting the other contributors this weekend. It’s going to be so much fun!

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    […] Colleen has come up with a wonderful idea of us all sharing photos of our Christmas trees and she will collate all the pics so we get a good look of Christmas around the world.  […]

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    Smorgasbord – Variety is the Spice of Life.

    Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    Here is Melissa Barker Simpson’s tree and decorations as part of Christmas Trees Around the World..

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  14. suzie81speaks Avatar
    suzie81speaks

    I love this idea, and your tree, ornaments and pics look spectacular!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Suzie 😀

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  15. jjspina Avatar
    jjspina

    Beautiful tree and ornaments! We used to put up two trees (10 ft and 6 ft) but now we only have a small tabletop one. It was getting difficult to carry them up from the cellar and put them up. We do decorate the house enough so that no one even noticed we didn’t have a tree!? Believe it or not? Lol! Blessings of the season!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thank you, and blessings to you too. I do love a fully dec’d house – it’s a lovely, festive experience 😀

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  16. Helen Jones Avatar
    Helen Jones

    Lovely tree, Mel, and I like the ornaments too. I also buy ornaments when I travel – it’s nice to look at them and be reminded of trips past 🙂 Hope you’re well x

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      It really is. I’m good, thanks and hope you are too 😀 x

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      1. Helen Jones Avatar
        Helen Jones

        Glad to hear it – I’m fine too, though wondering where the time is going! 🙂

      2. mbarkersimpson Avatar
        mbarkersimpson

        I know – it flies! 😀

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