I come
from a tradition where the Christmas tree goes up on Christmas eve, and stays
until January 6. After 12 days, when the tree comes down, it leaves a big hole.
I miss the tiny lights more than anything.
Living
in Vermont, people do all sorts of creative things with birch and other tree
limbs, branches and saplings. Several people I know have taken large pots, put
branches in them and strung them with lights. They are a wonderful part of
their décor and cost little to create.
You
may not want a floor to ceiling length tree limb in your home, but a vase with
twigs and small branches, sprinkled with tiny lights can give you the same
effect. You can even decorate it with small hearts for Valentine’s Day,
shamrocks for St. Patrick’s and so forth.
So
take a break today by going outside and finding twigs (or a limb) and create a
new décor piece to brighten the New Year.
I was totally inspired this week by the Siberian Percussionists playing ice sheets on Lake Baikal. particularly when compared to their “land” video.
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