O Tannenbaum

... Duncan with the last tree on the lot ...

I have to go to the internet to find out that the song, O Tannenbaum,
is actually referring to the ability of the fir tree's branches to stay  green.

I think of the song, mostly as a Christmas carol.

However, getting the Christmas tree is an important part of Christmas.

Duncan and Rebecca got the last tree on the lot.

There was nothing left in the warehouse when they were through.

... Duncan going with minimalist decorations ...

I think on of the loveliest trees I have ever seen was decorated with a white owl.

That was all that was on the tree.

It was quite lovely.

I think Duncan and Rebecca also had minimalist decorations.

Photo: Joan Turnbull

... the fairies put this tree on the wall...

Richard and Miranda had a different tree this year.

The lights on the wall formed the tree.

That was a perfect space saving tree.

There was still plenty of room left on the floor for the best part of Christmas: playing with the new toys.

Arta