I know that it's nowhere near Christmas, but this is all I have right now and I have to post SOMETHING, so here goes:
Okay, so Phoenix does not exactly host a typical Christmas season compared to the rest of the country. It is time to get over that fact. Although playing in blankets of fluffy white snow and going on sleigh rides can be enjoyable, numbingly cold weather is only a fraction of the season’s perks. So instead of whining and complaining at the loss, focus on the festivities and traditions Arizona does provide for, such as the options in buying a Christmas tree.
Keep selecting the perfect tree simple by buying a fake one. It can be such a hassle to get a live tree for several reasons, especially due to the fact that there are very few pine trees growing nearby. If one wanted to hop on the tree-chopping bandwagon with Christmas celebrators from centuries past, they would have to take a two-hour drive north to a grueling selection process, difficult physical labor, and overall exhaustion. That option is out of the question.
So, why not just go to the local tree farm where they have already done half the task for you? Well, that is an option, but it still means the family has to find a good two or three hours in their schedules to choose the tree and lug it home. Not to mention those annoying pine needles that are found throughout the house all of next year that the cat thinks is fun to pick up and leave in a completely different form.
Then again, even if one decides to purchase a fake tree, there is still a rather extensive selection process. There are so many choices ranging from very basic to already lit and decorated, complete with rotating platform, it can be time consuming. But the good thing is, most people have their own traditions as far as decorating, and these choices can easily be made according to individual preferences and schedules. Not to mention the fact that a quality fake tree will survive for a good ten years, meaning selecting a specific type only has to be done once every ten years.
The hardest part about getting a Christmas tree is the selection and setting it up. With a fake tree, you do not have to wrestle it into your living room and try to make it fit, you can simply assemble it exactly where and how you want it without having to worry about it year after year. With a fake tree, most of the frustration of setting up a Christmas tree is eliminated, leaving more room for fun and time for relaxation. You still get your tradition of decorating the tree, but in an improved atmosphere. Efficiency in decorating is also maximized with a fake tree because the branches are bendable; any ornament can go on any branch you want. No more of those delicate glass bulbs crashing to the floor…unless of course the kids are decorating and then that event is inevitable. Best of all, you are in control of the tree: it will remain looking its best until you are ready to pack it up, not the other way around.
In the end, buying a fake tree as opposed to a real tree can be a very rewarding experience that may end up improving your overall enjoyment of the holidays. Though this may seem untraditional, by adapting to modern techniques, you can establish your own traditions that will make you unique.
Okay, so Phoenix does not exactly host a typical Christmas season compared to the rest of the country. It is time to get over that fact. Although playing in blankets of fluffy white snow and going on sleigh rides can be enjoyable, numbingly cold weather is only a fraction of the season’s perks. So instead of whining and complaining at the loss, focus on the festivities and traditions Arizona does provide for, such as the options in buying a Christmas tree.
Keep selecting the perfect tree simple by buying a fake one. It can be such a hassle to get a live tree for several reasons, especially due to the fact that there are very few pine trees growing nearby. If one wanted to hop on the tree-chopping bandwagon with Christmas celebrators from centuries past, they would have to take a two-hour drive north to a grueling selection process, difficult physical labor, and overall exhaustion. That option is out of the question.
So, why not just go to the local tree farm where they have already done half the task for you? Well, that is an option, but it still means the family has to find a good two or three hours in their schedules to choose the tree and lug it home. Not to mention those annoying pine needles that are found throughout the house all of next year that the cat thinks is fun to pick up and leave in a completely different form.
Then again, even if one decides to purchase a fake tree, there is still a rather extensive selection process. There are so many choices ranging from very basic to already lit and decorated, complete with rotating platform, it can be time consuming. But the good thing is, most people have their own traditions as far as decorating, and these choices can easily be made according to individual preferences and schedules. Not to mention the fact that a quality fake tree will survive for a good ten years, meaning selecting a specific type only has to be done once every ten years.
The hardest part about getting a Christmas tree is the selection and setting it up. With a fake tree, you do not have to wrestle it into your living room and try to make it fit, you can simply assemble it exactly where and how you want it without having to worry about it year after year. With a fake tree, most of the frustration of setting up a Christmas tree is eliminated, leaving more room for fun and time for relaxation. You still get your tradition of decorating the tree, but in an improved atmosphere. Efficiency in decorating is also maximized with a fake tree because the branches are bendable; any ornament can go on any branch you want. No more of those delicate glass bulbs crashing to the floor…unless of course the kids are decorating and then that event is inevitable. Best of all, you are in control of the tree: it will remain looking its best until you are ready to pack it up, not the other way around.
In the end, buying a fake tree as opposed to a real tree can be a very rewarding experience that may end up improving your overall enjoyment of the holidays. Though this may seem untraditional, by adapting to modern techniques, you can establish your own traditions that will make you unique.
posted by Meghan | 2:59 PM
1 Comments:
HMMM... publishing newspaper articles over the internet, eh? sounds highly ILLEGAL!!, If Kristi R. catches you.
fun stuff
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