I accept that not having a tree is a failure on my part to get into the spirit but it still pestered me. The apartment still isn't quite set up and my feeling was that a tree deserved to be placed in a home where it had a dedicated space, near comfortable seating, where people could enjoy it. Without a sofa and without time to sit and stare at it I felt a tree would be mistreated and feel uncared for. (Yes, I was anthropomorphizing the would-be tree... it's part of the Spirit of Christmas.)
But then today, sitting on my desk, I was surprised by a little Christmas tree from one of my dear friends. Along with this little tree was a note with a quote from A Charlie Brown Christmas. So this little tree revived the joy I had lost in not having a tree and inspired me to decorate and find more Christmas cheer this holiday season. So, here's to you little tree. Let's hope I can keep you green for a good long while.
And now for your viewing pleasure...
