This post is for Faith & Family's Christmas Home Tour.We don't have a ton of decorations, but those we do have are meaningful and special to us. So, here are a few pictures of what you would find if you happened to visit our home during the Advent and Christmas season.
An Evergreen Wreath on our Front Door
Our Candles in the window during Advent through Christmas Eve...

"The candle in the window, still a favorite traditional Irish Christmas decoration, it harkens back to that ancient Christmas Eve, when Mary and Joseph could find no shelter. It is a symbol of Irish hospitality, their way of welcoming Mary and Joseph...and any travelers who might happen to pass by looking for a warm place to stay.
In the days when it was illegal (and dangerous) to practice the Catholic faith in Ireland because of the oppressive Penal Laws, the candle in the window of Irish homes at Christmas also signaled traveling priests that this was a home where they would be welcome and where they could safely conduct the traditional Irish Catholic Christmas Mass."
SourceChristmas Cards from Friends and Family!
(I was so excited to have a few new additions this year from new blogger friends!!)
I just added a few more cards this morning, and the door is just about full!
My favorite lights on are on the mantle...

Last year I also had some pretty Angle Candle holders that spelled out the word "JOY" on the mantle. I loved them! ! Anyhow, one day I was sitting on the couch reading and looked up and saw "YO"... WHAT?!?! I couldn't help but laugh!! I guess the J fell and was shattered by the bricks. {sigh} Oh well! Next year I am going to try and paint some wooden letters, like lots of other Catholic families have done, for our mantle: PREPARE for Advent and REJOICE for Christmas. Lots of Nativity sets, here are a few...
Our Jesse Tree and Advent Calendars...
Lots and lots of goodies...
Children building and later attempting to eating a Gingerbread house... 
Visiting friends and family...
The beginnings of our Christmas Morning Brunch!
(Included Mimosa's and Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake! Yum!!)

I'm going to stop there, I've been on the computer long enough! I have some more fudge for tonight's New Year's Eve Party (at Rascal's Godparents) and a few other things to get done.
For more of this years Christmas photos, see my
Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day posts.