Packing up 2022

December 31 2022

Magnets on fridge door

As the year ends it is time to pack away Christmas decorations once again. Our mish-mash of decorations have been acquired over many years and from many different locations. As I wrapped and stored once more it struck me that the oldest decorations we have are two small papier mache bells purchased in Kashmir in 1979.

Some things are treasures others help us remember Christmases past. 

Just a collection of odds and sods

This year Christmas was extra special with the company of our son and his family. There was much excitement as the tree was decorated and presents appeared below its branches. 

Christmas tree 2022

The celebrations are over and the extended family have returned home. Our year ends quietly as we look forward to all that 2023 may bring. Wishing all a happy and healthy New Year.

Who's in the tree?

An interesting new chart from MyHeritage under Family Statistics demonstrates I have not gone back many generations in my family history research but it does illustrate that I have 647 blood relatives who have a common ancestor with me.

I'm sure the second and third cousins have many more children than those I've managed to find. DNA testing has revealed dozens of matches so there is still plenty of work to do.

Surely among the 27 nieces and nephews I have there will be someone to carry on the family history and add in their stories and partner's families.

This post first appeared on earlieryears.blogspot.com by CRGalvin