WITHIN the Museum is an assortment of around 30 glass Christmas ornaments, used by a local family. They were thought to be made in c1860s. These delicate objects are a reminder of times past when we couldn’t just go and buy what was wanted – there was little available – unlike now.
As the festive season approaches, families’ thoughts turn to decorating a tree or the home ready for the celebration.
In this modern world we now live in, it is possible to visit a great number of shops, or even look on-line, to see the options considering colour themes, and even the price range. Not so many years ago, the family would be involved in making many of the decorations. Using recycled greeting cards or cutting up wrapping paper from previous Christmases to make paper chains, even Angels made from paper plates featured as part of the efforts to bring some cheer and brightness into the home.
Another tradition many recall was the yearly family outing to find a suitable Christmas tree to take pride of place for Santa to deliver his beautifully wrapped gifts. The smell and feel of the She Oak or Pine Tree that was carefully selected after walking the creek banks, and getting it home without losing all the leaves, then somehow making it stand just the right way, brings back memories and possibly the odd funny story.
The various contributors of this column, which is submitted by the Beaudesert Historical Museum throughout the year, thank you all for your interest in our stories, support of this community newspaper, and feedback. Season’s Greetings.
