A Tree Story

A true tree story.
I'd be hard pressed to give you the exact amount of trees
 I've decorated in my life time already. But let me say this, each and every tree whether for my own family or not, there's something so very magical about bringing them to a merry delight of decor!



The idea behind this tree story is to wake everyone up.
It's soul feeding time once again.

The idea is to suddenly fracture the routine consciousness 
that put your powers of observation to sleep.
Paul Kaufman

Change your thoughts, changes your day.

The story of trees so often fall into our backgrounds,
wouldn't you agree?


Don't be a cotton headed ninny muggins!
Get yourself a tree to decorate!

Trees whisper, "We're here" as they sway with the wind offering
 a frosty burst into another chilly evening
as winter elves find their footing
for dancing and merry-making.

Folks have been chasing down their perfect special tree since before one can recall! 
Like sixteen centuries old!
Google tells me the first Christmas tree lot in the 
United States was started by Mark Carr in New York in 1851.
If you desire a deep read about Christmas Tree Facts read here.

Mark Carr's plan, bring gifts from the forest to city folks.

I wish you the beauty of nature as 
you wander for your perfect tree.

December's breath ranges in various stages from a whispering wind to a blustering frost, may your day out be adventurous but calm.

It's true some tree farms are offering come out in the warmth and glow of autumn and pre-order your favorite tree.

We've been lucky some years like the photo below it was a jacket weather day and Jackson is busy cutting away our tree!

Freshly cut Christmas trees 
smelling of stars and snow
and pine resin
inhale deeply and fill your soul with
wintry night.
John Geddes

There's something magical as you glide across freshly packed snow, 
and nature's silence pulls you in to this moment in time.
 and surprises you with nature's gifts waiting just for you.

Our Christmas trees become
a source of light after darkness falls.

Trust me on this, find a Christmas tree farm that offers family fun events like Santa Claus and sleigh rides.  Freshly brewed hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows, by the fireside and carols to sing along to.

and never forget the power and magic of trees
and they can be whatever you want to make them be.

Once our family festivities have come to a close it's time to add some food for the birds and decorate my yard with this year's special tree.
Our tree story has a forever happy ending, I hope yours will too.

The best gifts in our life 

won't be found under our Christmas trees

but rather the best gifts are found

 with those that gather around our Christmas trees,

our family and friends.


Thanks for brightening my day
take good care of you!