In our area of the country, Christmas trees grow. That is, until you cut them down. Or, until the farm owner decides to retire. Which, apparently, is a growing trend. That said, however, I do have to wonder…much like the Read More …
For those of you who just absolutely love Christmas, tell us why. Is it because of: family, all together. the music, caroling and singing along. the elves, being feisty. decorating the house, twinkle lights, sleds and ice skates. the cookies. Read More …
Depending on your tree perspective…this tree is: 12′ tall and in the main room of a larger than average home. 6′ tall to fit perfectly in most homes. 3′ tall and just right for sitting on the table. On top Read More …
Is there one lone tree left out there for us to find? I hope that there is… We will choose it, even if it is too tall, too short, too thin or too wide. We will sing it’s praises…Oh Christmas Read More …
Everything this season has been so festive… Maybe it was the early snow fall. Maybe it is the short time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe it is the end of a long decade. Maybe it is the spirit of optimism Read More …
When we cut down the pine tree, we do so that we can turn it into a Christmas Tree…we further honor the tree with decorations, lights and ribbons. Just like when we cut down a tree for wood, to: build Read More …
In some cases, I think maybe, the tree is the gift. In warmer climates I could see decorating our favorite tree in the yard for Christmas and keeping (outside) it where nature intended it to be. In our case, it Read More …
We are done with anticipating December. It’s timely arrival to our little towns, to our homes, and to our lives and it is here now to lift our spirit. Why then, is there such anxiety about the month? Probably because Read More …
As we close in on the last couple of days before Christmas, we start our annual tradition of decorating the tree. Up until now, it has been just fresh evergreen and aromatic; now it is filled with twinkle lights and Read More …
Being either ahead or behind the rest of the world, we are just tonight, making room for our Christmas Tree. For us, this is way (way) ahead of schedule, but after receiving my Christmas present 3 weeks early I guess Read More …