My father used leave the Christmas ornaments and decorations up until they collided with the next Christian holiday – Easter. The tree would be so dry and brittle that breathing hard anywhere near it would send a shower of needles to the floor. It was a strange tradition that died with him, but his children laugh and remember it each year as we put our own ornaments away (early)…
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My father used leave the Christmas ornaments and decorations up until they collided with the next Christian holiday – Easter. The tree would be so dry and brittle that breathing hard anywhere near it would send a shower of needles to the floor. It was a strange tradition that died with him, but his children laugh and remember it each year as we put our own ornaments away (early)…
Cheers,
The Haikook (Russ Murray)
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Beautiful warm photo, to go with your end of Christmas haiku. I see a lot of things, sadness, nostalgia, cosiness and two glasses!
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Yes, very cozy and warm, like a great memory should be…
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