It is never met with understanding when I mention to people I do not want to put up a Christmas tree, like this might just be the cardinal sin of the season. In my life, I strive to make it Christmas everyday. The whole Christmas thing has been a struggle for me my entire adulthood. I do not let the pressure get to me like I used to, but I also don't have young children at home any more, thank goodness. One of the first things Mom asked me when I talked to her was, "Did you put up a tree?" Yes, Mom, I did. Paul, my graveyard replacement at work, and one of the funniest people I have ever met, had the normal reaction of horror when I told him I was skipping the whole tree thing for a variety of reasons. The next night, he came in with the following tree. I laughed and said thank you. This is the first time I have ever put up an artificial tree, but I can now see why people do. The branches don't shed nearly as much, and you can move them around to fill in the bare spots, plus no watering! The poinsettias are a bit much, and were I not going to return this to Paul I might cut them off and replace them with pretty red bows, but they are growing on me, hehehe.
I took this picture the day I put it up, more of the snow falling outside the window than the tree, but oh, well, there you have it.
I could not see the microfiber lights in the daytime, but when it got dark, it was just lovely and quite cute. No more supporting the tree cutting industry for me, by golly. A decoration is a decoration, and this is, pardon the pun, "Cute as Christmas."
I am hoping you are all enjoying your holiday season in just the right way for you.
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