One of the best things about this time of year is being able to say to someone, “Christmas is coming” when you want them to hurry up – and since it’s so close to Christmas, it’s a Double Entendre. Funny, hey?
Jokes aside, I’m somewhat amazed that it’s already mid way through December – well mid way to Christmas anyway. Since the start of December, the Christmas tree sellers have popped up everywhere. Basically they take over the sidewalk footpath with oodles of Christmas trees of all different sizes. We’ve seen them since our first Christmas here back in 2004, but never actually bought one, so we have no idea how much they go for.
I found out a few days ago that they also sell little stands for the trees, which answers my question of how are you supposed to keep them upright. I wonder when the best time to buy a fresh tree would be, if you want it to stay nice and green all the way up until Christmas?
The best thing about them though would have to be the smell, that nice fresh piney smell, or whatever it is. Sure beats the smell of exhaust fumes, anyway!
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I got home yesterday to a Christmas tree just like those ones in our lounge room! I got all excited about Christmas like a little kiddie, because with a tree like that, it makes it all feel real – just like the movies. Yes the smell is lovely! I wanted to give the tree a big hug. I’ll let you know how long the green lasts.
we used to always get our freshly cut tree 1 week before Christmas, and it would be just browning by New Year’s. Though that was in Brisbane summer heat, so maybe it would be green longer in NY.
You guys should get one and give it a shot!
Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Christmas trees! I haven’t seen one since I left you guys in NY and I’m feeling very un-Christmassy here in Delhi. I’ve only heard one carol (“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the welllllll”) and the only other sign that “Christmas is coming” is the little men running up to the car at intersections selling low-grade santa hats. I’d love to know if they know who santa is!?
Enjoy Christmas in New York guys!