When one thinks of Christmas, one naturally envisions evergreen trees, twinkling lights, and the man in the red suit. However, the heart of Christmas is found in warm family gatherings, cherished holiday traditions, and fond memories of Christmases past. Keeping Christmas is geared toward families who treasure the Christmas traditions and heirlooms that have been handed down to them and who will want to preserve them for their own children and future generations. This fantastic new book offers a variety of ideas, information, and hands-on instructions for helping you preserve family heirlooms and special holiday traditions. Strong emphasis is placed on using archival-quality products and techniques to preserve and display holiday photographs and memorabilia. Learn unique ideas for creating ornaments, photo albums, diaries, and the best methods for storing your treasures. It"s a fantastic mix of preserving the old and creating the new. Not only will the old tradition bring pleasure to your family each holiday, but the fun of making new items together will create memories you"ll cherish forever.