Christmas Balls and Decorations

Christmas is a day of festivity. No matter the status in life, race, or religion culture has set this special day proclaiming the graces habitancy receive from God. Every person in thanksgiving, share, donate, and feast on this day of "Emmanuel" (God is with us).

The Seminarians from the Rogationist Seminary (Saint Hannibal Formation Center) made Coco Balls as task for the Christmas season. The balls were made from coconut husk, coated with paper, then painted gold and decorated with flowers and ribbons.

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"Can I call them Saint Hannibal Christmas balls?" I asked.

"Yes, " Brother Sherwin answered.

The seminarians have varied projects, though the challenge of their brain wrenching philosophy subjects. They created these balls for the benefit of the children apostolate. In the seminary, the balls will be hanged in the Christmas tree and those who would like to get one can buy it and help in the project.

When I tried to sell the Christmas balls in the bazaar, many habitancy got fascinating about it. Its gold coat attracted eyes. Some even asked "Are there chocolates inside?" Maybe they concept there can be chocolate inside because the balls are big and looks like to be a gift ball. It's big as the large Hershey's/Kisses chocolate in a box.

Way back, I remember development Christmas balls, too. Every time we had those kinds of projects in school, I was very excited. I all the time wished to create something beautiful.

Here are some projects for kids and teens. (Mother's, too)

1. Plastic balls with straw

Gather small plastic balls.
Get one big needle and straws of varied colors.
Needle from the ball top to bottom. Open straw slowly.
Sew until the whole ball is covered with straw.
Decorate or glue beads around surface.

2. Plastic balls with pins and sequins

Gather small to medium plastic balls.
Prepare all materials like flat and long sequins, and pins.
Thread long bead and sequin into pin.
Embed pins and beads into the outside of the plastic ball.
Finish until the outside is all covered.
The fulfilled, ball will look so elegant and sparking bright.

3. Soap balls or soap squares with toothpick

Get body or detergent soap.
Cut into squares or circles/balls. (Size can be small or big)
Put clean toothpicks around the squared or balled soap.
Soap can be white or of fascinating colors.
Make at least 15-20 palm-sized ball/squares.
Stack the fulfilled, balls/squares(one upon the other).
Create a small Christmas tree and decorate with tassels.

Truly, the creative genius works for all. We can all try new beautiful possibilities, even in easy things.

rose flores martinez

Christmas Balls and Decorations

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