Gumdrop tree

My Uncle Ted and Aunt Floy always had a gumdrop tree at Christmas time. They lived across the alley from us and my cousin Shirley was my age, so I was at their house often. The gumdrop tree sat on a side table beside the couch in their living room. It called to me. I wanted so badly to pick off a gumdrop and pop it in my mouth. BUT, my Uncle Ted, who loved children and was very often a jokester, had told me that if I touched a gumdrop, it would disappear! I longed to touch one to see it…

My grandfather cooked. He set the table with “Old Britain Castles” china; he painted and gardened. Maybe because the lessons were so constant, from birth on, I don’t recall him teaching me gardening things. But I know the palmetto tree by the back steps was one he dug up on Hunting Island; I know he…

Gum drop tree! made with thorn bush, gum drops and twizzlers for tree skirt!

gumdrop tree

Book: I Like Winter by Lois Lenski Activity: Gumdrop Trees & Garland I like winter, I like snow. I like icy winds that blow. I like snowflakes, oh so light. Making all the ground so white. I find Lois Lenski's illustrations irresistably cute and her simple rhyming text just adds to the charm. She was a prolific writer and artist with over 90 children's books to her name; check here for a listing of all of her books. Today's activity is an oldie but goodie! We made a gumdrop tree it was so…

Easy edible Christmas trees that go perfectly with my graham cracker gingerbread houses!

When I was young, the gumdrop tree was always a Christmas tradition~ it brings back wonderful memories. Did you have one? I I love those little spice drops!

Hey, Hey, Hey! Today’s craft/treat of the day is so much fun – Gumdrop Christmas Creations! We’ve got ourselves a reindeer, a snowman, a Santa, a penguin, a tree and a little gift! These little fellas could look so cute out on display in your kitchen or as an activity to do with older kids…or...

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Miniature Christmas trees that you can decorate and then eat are creative and original Christmas ideas for holiday tables