Bringing Nature's Majesty Indoors For Christmas

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TALL and straight, the tree stood in perfect symmetry adorned like a gorgeous guest who knows how to bring both warmth and glamour to a room. The artificial evergreen at a Vancouver home I visited recently is the prettiest I've seen yet this season.

The tradition evolved from pagan rituals into a modern day art form that once symbolized the re-birth of spring and nowadays everlasting life. Years build as do ornaments and memories of Christmases when real trees were the only option.

This trimmed tree cozies up a home but at its core emulates starry nights with its strings of light and seeks to replicate the majesty of nature. So if the season snuck up early and made you feel a bit weary, I hope it inspires you the way it did me.


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  1. Fun60December 10, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    Christmas trees evoke so many memories.

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  2. JimDecember 10, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    A beauty.

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  3. Hootin AnniDecember 10, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    Gorgeous. Loved reading your narration

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,December 10, 2018 at 3:36 PM

    Christmas trees are...well, Christmas trees. Whatever original significance they had has been lost over the ages, but they remain as a beacon of joy and giving for all who participate in the tradition.

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  5. colleenDecember 10, 2018 at 8:22 PM

    So bright and festive!

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  6. stardustDecember 10, 2018 at 10:53 PM

    The Christmas tree is so fascinating and inspiring; one of the loveliest ones I’ve ever seen. It reminds me of a Christmas tree standing tall and proud in the living room in my childhood. My parents did almost everything to please my bedridden younger brother. He passed away at 16 so young. This post is so evocative calling up my fond memory of bitter-sweet past.

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    1. Penelope NotesDecember 11, 2018 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks for sharing, stardust. It’s always so terribly sad to hear of life being cut short but it sounds like your dear brother got much love and positive attention throughout his time on earth.

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  7. Lady FiDecember 11, 2018 at 9:14 AM

    Very inspiring and cheerful!

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  8. Powell River BooksDecember 11, 2018 at 11:36 AM

    Putting up a small tree brings back wonderful memories of growing up and my parents making the holidays special. I don't know how Mom managed to do all the baking and cooking she did and still work full time as a teacher. Dad did help a lot with the cooking, but the baking was all hers except for the steamed Christmas pudding. That was his specialty. - Margy

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  9. AlDecember 11, 2018 at 5:53 PM

    It looks beautiful.

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  10. BillDecember 12, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    Absolutely beautiful.

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  11. DeniseinVADecember 12, 2018 at 3:31 PM

    Oh its gorgeous! Must have been lovely to be there in person. I felt I was through your photos. Such warmth comes through them. You were a very cute little girl, I feel like a kid still at times. Thank you for that very important link also. Trying to do my part in my own small way.

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  12. Jenn JilksDecember 13, 2018 at 3:01 PM

    That is a beautiful sight!

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  13. Tanza Erlambang - Every Day IssuesDecember 14, 2018 at 4:21 PM

    wonderful decoration and lovely narration.
    have a great day

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  14. CarverDecember 23, 2018 at 3:03 PM

    What a beautifully decorated tree. I also love you header with the mass of umbrellas.

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 27, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    We too have Wonderful memories around Christmas trees...these are beautiful. I hope your day was full of love and joy.

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