Is there anything more disheartening than taking down the Christmas tree? Probably, but at the moment, I can't think of anything.
I know I'm probably weird for keeping the tree up this long. I just love it so much that I hate to get rid of it. My sis Tanzi and I were just talking about the time when we were living together the Christmas after my mom died. We kept our REAL LIVE scotch pine tree up until Valentine's day, much to the horror of our friends. Now there's a stench I've never been able to recreate.
There's so much about the ritual of the whole Christmas tree tradition that's dear to me. You know, picking out a tree, dragging it home, cursing and grumbling as you and your husband attempt to get it to stand up straight in the tree holder from hell without losing an eye, lugging boxfuls of decorations up from the basement, placing them here and there - just so - while sipping some Alize or Bailey's...I could go on, but I'm probably nauseating those of you who a) have artificial trees and b) take them down on boxing day. To you, I say only this: "Humph!"
Good bye, lovely tree. Despite our tinsel war and the rash you gave me when I hung the ornaments on you, I'll miss your prickly, twinkly presence in the living room.
*sigh*
3 comments:
Happy New Year to you, Kimber, if it's not too late to say so.
I just love the smell of Xmas trees, but I hate having to clear up the mess of all the fallen needles. We get out a large artificial Xmas tree every year now, but it's not the same as the real thing.
Yes, I felt sad to see the Xmas tree go ... Mrs C dismantled it a few days after Xmas (after all our visitors had gone).
Justin!!! Long time no blog! It's never too late to say Auld Lang Syne.
I bet you had a busy Christmas with all your family. Hope you have had a chance to relax a bit and enjoy some quiet time and a good bottle of vino with Mrs. C.
Good to hear from you!
Late though I am - I loved your tree.
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