Wreath Making Party

I ditched the boys and drove up to Boston for the 50th Annual Wreath Making Party.  Extravaganza is more like it.  It started out 50 years ago with a few friends sitting around a kitchen table to make wreaths from fresh pine boughs.  It has evolved into a huge event and yes, Ann Romney used to attend back in her Boston days.  It's the same every year with a program followed by making a wreath {a must-have in New England}, followed by appetizers.  The program always makes me cry as I listen to beautiful music and Christmas stories and is the best way to get myself into the Christmas spirit.  After the program we make a beeline for the gym where we quickly grab a bow {before the good ones are taken} and stake out a table.  Did I mention the whole building smells of fresh pine boughs?  It is incredible.  We assemble our wreaths while talking up a storm and reuniting with old friends, like Sherene, who is one of the members of our West Medford Posse who I haven't seen since we left in 2006.  Anyway, the night was fabulous and put me in a good mood for the holidays.   I can't wait to go again next year!