Christmas Trees

Even a casual sweep around facebook these days will let you know that with Christmas still nearly 3 weeks away plenty of people already have their trees up, decorated, and presents spread under the tinsel-laden branches.

I used to get a bit annoyed with people who got started on the festive season so early. Now I see it differently.

Each tree, especially when illuminated, creates a sense of wonder and magic. The presents underneath it “From Santa” also speak of good things magically arriving for us. This sense of magic, of warmth and delight, is what is really being cherished – and sometimes it feels all the more of a relief after the strain of Christmas shopping.

People want more magic in their lives. We need to have our sense of wonder nurtured and this is one way to get a glimpse of it, if only for a short while. For those who are fortunate perhaps a walk in the woods and a visit to an actual growing tree would be even better. But for most of us, well, we have to do the best we can.