Holiday Thoughts

[felis_lupus]

Every year, it amazes me at how some people will whine and complain about the price of a Christmas tree ($30.00, plus tax. Yes, they have to be taxed. "But it's a Christmas Tree! I shouldn't have to pay sales tax on a Christmas tree!" ...what?), and then turn around and buy a $50 wreath (decorated, with a nice bow) without blinking. guh... Yes, it's because the wreaths have had time and effort put into them, but so have the trees! Just not here. Come on already. It's all balsam. It smells lovely, and won't shed too much all over the carpet if you treat it properly and don't leave it up till Valentine's Day.

Open House at the shop this weekend, though! A fun time, very busy, and this year, our lovely Dissonatas are providing holiday music on Saturday. :) Thank you, everybody!

Possibility of snow tomorrow, maybe mixed with rain etc, but I'd be happy with an inch or so. As for me, I'm going to bake some bread for tonight, then spend the rest of the day doing nothing at all. celebrate my first actual "weekend" off in quite a while...

Taking a page from my brother, here... have some links.
How to have a Green Holiday Season:
Which kind of Christmas tree is better for the environment? (hint: It's not an artificial one...)
LED Christmas Lights A bit more expensive, maybe, but worth it in the long run, especially if you do a circus of outdoor decorating. LEDs rarely burn out, too, so you won't spend hours and hours looking for that one stupid bulb that makes alllllll the others go out. :)
A Green Hannukah, for my Jewish friends.

Comments

[nightpaws.livejournal.com]

It's sort of sad. Most people use fake trees up here, since the real ones are trucked in from Canada and tend not to last (due to the flash freezing then warming to house temperature since it's usually -30 or so during the season). They don't farm them up here since the little spruce trees are quite pitiful and resemble the Ultimate Charlie Brown Xmas Tree. I think I keep seeing signs that trucked in real trees start at $35 or more up here too. gah. Darn gas prices!

I miss REAL trees. Not like I can say much since Mom hasn't had a real tree in the past 4 years or so. Stupid fake one.
I LOVE those LED lights. Have you seen them in person? They look fantastic!

As for people bitching about prices- they'll complain about anything. I hate the public!