The Objects of 2025
Happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year from The Object Diaries Project: Stories About Human Connection Told One Secret Object at a Time.
It's early January 2025. That time of year when ornaments, faux firs, menorahs, Kinaras, and other holiday objects have been cleaned, sorted, and stored.
Discarded Christmas trees appear on the side of the road, signaling the end of one year and the beginning of another.
These trees are living objects that unlock emotion. We each have an opinion on whether to use real, faux, or no trees at all. And we hold memories of the trees that have come before.
What objects did you display this holiday season, if any? And what are your thoughts on how long is an appropriate time to keep holiday decor on display?
When I was a kid, one of my neighbors kept their tree up for most of the year. I loved it, but I remember hearing that some thought it should have been taken down.
Do you know anyone (including yourself) who keeps their holiday decor up long after the holiday is over? What do you attribute it to – nostalgia, procrastination, or who-cares-what-the-neighbors-think confidence?
Simply reply to this email to share your thoughts.
This year, a neighbor of mine put up one of those giant 12-foot skeletons for Halloween. It stayed up through December when they put a Santa hat on top. The skeleton is still up, and I imagine it will soon be covered in hearts for Valentine's Day. ❤️
Which brings me to an invite for you:
On February 7th at 12pm Eastern, I'm hosting an online Object Diaries gathering to share space prior to the polarizing holiday of Valentine's Day.
RSVP here.
We’ll explore objects that remind us of “love, heartbreak, and crushes from yesteryear.”
Think old lockets, movie posters, or that angsty mixtape you kept playing on repeat. We’ll use these mementos to share stories that are personal yet surprisingly relevant to who we are today. If you'd like to connect more meaningfully in 2025, RSVP here.
Thank you for being an important part of the Object Diaries project!
Happy New Year, and may you find joy and meaning in the objects of your affection in 2025 ~
