Today I struggled with the big debate- a tree or not this year? With no kids at home, what is the point?Perhaps the need stems because it's such an icon of the season. And, really, I do love the lights and the scent of a tree. Of course I always have a fake one because I can't stand the senseless mass extermination and disposal... I know! My sisters think I am a freak. I nip evergreen boughs to decorate the mantel from the woods for the scent. My children once begged to have a live (really a dying) tree, but I just can't do it. So the question is... do I lug down from the attic the 27 piece fake spruce?
Here is a painting of my mother's tree. She always has a giant one---brought in with a flatbed, and it is wrapped with her mother's satin embroidered sash that says: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All
We have debated the tree thing too. Finally decided to haul it out of the attic since my dad will be here at Christmas. He is a completely no-fuss person but still, it's Christmas and he's company. I don't want to decorate the tree - my house is so full of art that cheap tree decorations would clash. Just a tree with lights.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one- the tree will clash with the art on my walls! I like that. x Thanks!
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