Christmas trees around the world
Joining in at silverthreading.com with our little barn tree:
We always try for a living tree. They are not always easy to find. We have to go to a small, local nursery and tend to pay more for a tree smaller and more modest than the average cut one. But, it makes up for it in the knowing that we have a tree in our home that is ALIVE, breathing, caring for us as we care for it. And then ends up planted on our property to continue on it’s life. We have always striven for this. However, when we moved into the barn of “barnraised”, we suddenly found ourselves living in a home barn that didn’t belong to us. And, I don’t think it would be quite the same sentiment to return back to the house that we own and now have renter’s leasing to…knock, knock, can we plant our Christmas tree? So this tradition took a hiatus while we lived in the barn. Now, we have this new beautiful property. A fresh canvas to plant. We, this year, continue the tradition. Holiday tree #1 for the new barn.
As we take, we try to give back to the earth. That’s the Christmas spirit that I wish to instill in my little girl. That’s the sort of “tradition” I want to pass on.
barnraised 
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You have to read my comment over on your post…..the similarities in our stories are amazing!
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I love that idea. I am not sure where to even get one near us but I will look into that. Thank you for sharing.
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They used to be easier to find. Now we have to go to a small, local nursery. Which is ok because I do like to support the smaller, local businesses anyways.
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We did this when we lived in New Jersey. Our landlord was cool and didn’t have a problem with us planting them as a new windbreak. Unfortunately, we lived next to a bar (see current blog post) and we woke up one morning to find one of the patrons had driven over them. DM
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Funny, I already had read your post so when I, just now, read this comment I could immediately picture the scene. Poor poor trees! It’s the thought that counts, right?!
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Thank you for sharing this, Barnraised.
I wish you a merry and peaceful Christmas,
Ulli
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Thank you. You too 🙂
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Lovely tree! Happy Holidays! 🙂 🎄
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Thanks!
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I love your intention! You inspire me!
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Oh, thank you!
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Love this, post. We used to purchase live trees too and then plant them. It was fun to see them grow into beautiful BIG trees. Hope you had a lovely Christmas and wishing you a wonderful new year. 🙂
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