Day 353
There has always been a debate about whether to put up a Real Tree at Christmas, or a store bought tree. There are great joys, stories, fun, sawing and cutting when you head out to get a real tree. Even when the tree is a little lacking in spots.. you add some lights, your treasured Christmas Ornaments and you have real beauty standing in your house.
I think once my dad had to go back and cut another tree... because the one he cut didn't pass our mom's critical eye!
Oh Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
How lovely are thy branches!
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| Charlie Brown Christmas Tree |
This is not a bad little tree, Charlie Brown! It just needs a little love!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
How lovely are thy branches!
Thank you for taking a look at today's photo challenge!
Until tomorrow!
Jewels
On the 6th Day before Christmas, my true love gave to me ~ something a little naughty and nice to enjoy!
If you just look at the numbers, it's clear that choosing an artificial tree is less expensive over time than choosing a real tree. But there is something truly “Christmas” about a real tree. In part they do not contain harmful chemicals (fire retardants), and they evoke more of the sense of smell so good synonymous with the holidays. If you research this debate you will find reasonable arguments for both sides. So, it really is a matter of preference. As people decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. It was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness.
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