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For many years, when our children were little, we had a fresh cut tree decorating the living room at Christmas time but not any more.
Once I discovered an artificial tree didn't require daily vacuuming and looked just as magnificent when adorned with gold, cranberry, and pink, I was sold.
Actually, a very dear friend gifted me with the tree, which juts up into the air seven feet high. Across its middle, it's probably another four to five feet. This is one humongous tree.
It takes my husband about four hours to assemble it every year, after it's brought down in a mountain of bundles from the attic. Then, once it's up, it takes me another four hours minimum to decorate it. But once done, all the hassle and time are worth it because it's a very beautiful tree that brings joy to us and to all the guests who come to visit during the holidays.
When my friend delivered the tree to our house, she mentioned that it came on a rotating stand. I had no idea how that was going to work out but it really makes for a magical Christmas tree. The rotation is very slow and can be seen outside from the front window. The tree twirls in all her frilly glory. Angels, large gold balls and hearts, and pink ornaments tucked among the branches, do a slow spin as the tree rotates.
Sending wishes for a beautiful holiday season to you from Writing Straight from the Heart! May your hearts be filled with happiness, laughter, peace, and deep serenity.
DO YOU TRIM YOUR TREE IN THE SAME COLORS EVERY YEAR? WHAT ARE THEY?
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