Christmas is that one time of the year when sights and sounds seem to be everywhere! Some of them evoke strong memories in young and old alike.
There is nothing like the smells of Christmas baking, gingerbread houses, sugar cookies decorated to tingle the senses and a host of other "seasonal decorations" that just make you smile all over.
One of these little decorations had my "tech-savvy" grandchildren mesmerized for quite a while and each year, they look for that decoration and enjoy it's slow and steady movement. All without the need of any tech or batteries!
Each Christmas when I bring out this decoration, I can't help but smile and recount those little faces watching this windmill turning on it's axis and listening to Christmas carols in the background.
My little windmill came to me from a trip I took to Iceland, but I'm so happy to see a very similar one here that you can purchase to add to your Christmas collection. There is just one caveat that must be noted! This is not a decoration that can or should be played with. It does involve a candle and fire, so little hands must stay away and parents need to monitor their children around this decoration. The smile on the little faces is worth the extra effort to keep it in a safe place.
These windmills and similar ones make a lovely tabletop decoration that will last for years. Enjoyment comes from watching the movements of the hanging ornaments. I have found a spot for mine that doesn't even require that the candle be lit! Just the air currents in the home keep my little snowflakes spinning!
On a cold winter night, with Christmas music playing in the background, these little dancing snowflakes make a nice cozy spot to contemplate the Christmas message and find a little peace in a rather rushed and frenzied time of year.
For your pleasure and also for your choices of designs, I have included a link for all of the windmills available. Some have stars, others have reindeers or nativity scenes. Some have chimes and others not. Each one is beautiful and your tastes may be somewhat different than mine so with that in mind please take a look for yourself and find the one that "speaks" to you! Just click the link where it says WINDMILL CHRISTMAS !
I'm wishing all of you some quiet, contemplative time to enjoy all the sights, the sounds and the meaning of Christmas to you!
