Christmas tree

I didn't think it was possible. We left all our Christmas decorations--even our Christmas stockings (what was I thinking?) in England. So I was skeptical about the possibility of having a tree. But we will be here for Christmas, and therefore we needed a tree. (Ok, I realize that 'need' is used pretty loosely here...) 

And there it is. We borrowed a tree stand and bought some lights. The children made some decorations, I strung some popcorn, and Lewis bought a few things. I found a use for a bit of tulle I had bought on clearance sometime in August. We managed. Eventually we'll get something for the top--we haven't got anything even in storage in England, though I can't explain why. Every year, we say, look, we haven't got a star or an angel or anything. We should do something about that. And then we say it all again the next year. 

Come to think of it, the whole thing was a bit easier without all the boxes of ornaments and lights to untangle. No digging things out of storage, no dust, no struggling with our old tree stand. And those stockings were huge--Santa always seemed to have difficulty getting them properly full...and then they wouldn't stay on their hooks... Yes, this Christmas-away thing has much to recommend it, actually.

This year, we hope for snow. Sledding and such, and a white Christmas. But as it's still Advent I won't jump to the traditional wishes. That will have to wait. 

In the meantime, I think it's time for more mulled wine.