I think I might have mentioned a few weeks ago that we had a Christmas tree dilemma. Where on earth do you put a Christmas tree and make it look nice in a construction zone? I asked this very same question one night to Hubby and the Daughters. Forth came some very creative answers of which Daughter #2 made a most irregular one. Her suggestion was that we hang it from the ceiling.... we all had a good laugh at that one but on Thursday when I was shopping for a Christmas tree we saw a very interesting display. There is a nursery in the town where we went shopping and they do a lovely job at Christmas time of making the store and green houses a winter wonderland. They have artificial and real trees galore and each one is decorated in a different theme. It was a real joy to walk through that store and see the marvelous wonders of such creativity. Anything that you might need for Christmas decor was in that place. As we proceeded to walk through the store from one theme area to the next we came across an unusual display. The theme area was crystal with every kind of crystal ornament you have ever seen. The interesting thing is that the store merchandiser had turned a Christmas tree upside down and had decorated the tree so that hundreds of crystal icicles hung above your head where the branches were widest.
Daughter #2 fell in love. Now she wants us to get a Christmas tree and hang it upside down so that our ornaments can be best displayed for all to see. Thing is I'm tempted! I talked to Hubby to see what he thought and he listened to what I had to say. I would not do this for the reasons that Daughter #2 mentioned.... I actually don't believe that the ornaments are best displayed that way. But what a gift to Daughter #2.... to be validated in a way that no other parent in their right mind would ever consider.... it would make her feel like her ideas were taken seriously and I can guarantee that we would have a one of a kind tree. We don't have to do it every year but it would be kind of neat to see the faces of the guests who come to our home.
Our children mean everything to us... just like everyone else out there who have kids.
Why not make lasting memories by doing the unusual. When we go against societal standards just because of the people we love.... well, I think it makes our love that much more real.... Besides, the original idea behind Christmas trees was to bring the symbol of greenery into the house... some people didn't even use trees... just garlands made out of holly or yew.... and think of the memories of the year we put our tree upside down... hoo hoo ha ha... what memories indeed!!!
Want to know if we actually do this??? Stay tuned... pictures will be posted on Christmas Eve.
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