Photo of the Week: First Ornament on Our 2025 Christmas Tree

Gray felt handsewn mouse sits in red and white print covered walnut shell hanging from a branch of a live fir Christmas tree. Other ornaments and bright red and yellow lights in the background.

Handmade by a close friend over 30 years ago, the small mouse ornament is one of my favorite Christmas ornaments.

It always brings back memories of that long-ago friendship. As often happens, we’ve lost touch over the years.

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Holiday Events in West Metro Detroit

Hand-painted Santa Claus ornament.

While this post is mostly a reminder to myself to not miss some my favorite holiday events, it’s also a post for folks in west metro Detroit who are looking for family-friendly holiday activities.

However you celebrate the end-of-year holidays, you might enjoy some of the activities, music, and outdoor fun happening before the end of 2025.

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