I had this thought, while driving home past the mall, tonight. Fake trees have ruined christmas. Because of fake trees, the christmas holiday starts before halloween in some stores.
I have vivid memories of going into the woods with the Old Man and Old Woman, finding a tree we liked (not too big, not the only one in the area) and cutting it down . . . usually just a couple days before christmas. In years past, people didn't buy trees until just before christmas . . . a dry tree and electric lights were a fire hazard.
But, now, you can pull a pre-lit tree out of a plastic bag, prop it up and voila! Instant christmas . . . only not. Because it was veteran's day yesterday and it is too early to be decking the halls . . . we haven't even had thanksgiving.
Frankly, I'm thinking that this earlier and earlier stuff is one of the reason christmas sales are down year after year . . . people get burned out on christmas before December even rolls around.
1 comment:
Unfortunately we have to have a fake tree due to allergies. Not mine but the rest of the family. I also grew up with mostly fake trees as well, so it doesn't bother me so much. I do think there is something special about a real tree though and admire anyone who still takes the time and effort involved in one.
By the way, I temporarily forgot about your blog since moving to a new laptop a few months ago. I'm bookmarking right now.
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