Christmas Tree Show and Tell

[moonwitch]

Oh lol!!!

Moonie, what a smashing tree and wonderful surprise for you.
Hope those pressies under the tree are special for you - and all good wishes to you and your new beau xxxx

It was Sarah that bought the tree (son's girlfriend) and she and Gavin (son) both bought decorations and put them about the flat too.

Pete managed to escape the hospital for a few days and took me away to a Premier Inn in Eastbourne. While we were away we got engaged then I came home to a Christmassy flat...lots of lovely surprises all round really.

Christmas is going to be a lot busier than usual this year as Gavin isn't usually into it and I don't celebrate Christmas at all....as an anti-theist lol

Pete will be staying with us over Christmas and the new year....so I thought...oh what the heck! I have been outvoted so I shall be joining in this time....lol

Oh...and the prezzies under the tree are mine!!!

[victorfrank]

Congratulations on your engagement. He is a lucky chap.

[lakeleilani]

It was Sarah that bought the tree (son's girlfriend) and she and Gavin (son) both bought decorations and put them about the flat too.

Pete managed to escape the hospital for a few days and took me away to a Premier Inn in Eastbourne. While we were away we got engaged then I came home to a Christmassy flat...lots of lovely surprises all round really.

Christmas is going to be a lot busier than usual this year as Gavin isn't usually into it and I don't celebrate Christmas at all....as an anti-theist lol

Pete will be staying with us over Christmas and the new year....so I thought...oh what the heck! I have been outvoted so I shall be joining in this time....lol

Oh...and the prezzies under the tree are mine!!!

Have a good one! I've just ordered my turkey and gravy from M&S.

[Huddylion]

Congrats on your engagement

[Oldandintheway]

Here's the Brisbane tree this year! Noice
PS. That's City Hall clock tower in the background.



The Brisbane City Christmas Tree will shine its bright lights in King George Square every night until Christmas Eve.

The 20m high tree is the Southern Hemisphere's largest solar-powered Christmas Tree and features a sophisticated solar powered lighting system with 16,000 bulbs on 4km of wiring leading up to a giant star. It is adorned with silver snowflakes and baubles.

The annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree is now in its 122nd year - a tradition the people of Brisbane have been enjoying for generations, and this year promises to be no exception.

[suesjools]

Wow, Old, gorgeous tree! I guess sometimes bigger is better...

Moon, congrats on your engagement.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[Tiskets]

These are photos of the Norwegian tree sent each winter for over 60 years as a token of friendship and gratitude for Britain’s assistance during World War II. It is set in Trafalgar Square.

[HerMajesty]

I didn't know that tradition! What a lovely commemoration!

[Tiskets]

It is a lovely tradition. A sense of continuity which makes one feel secure in a way.

[Gill]

Moonie - what a lovely surprise! It's really pretty! We don't have a tree up.....not sure if we will. May do a wreath for the door or living room, but somehow the holidays for two are not as exciting as they are when kids are around.

Only YOU can make the holiday special for two HM. I'm in the same boat and Christmas is my favourite time of year so I will make it special by decorating the cottage in my favourite Christmas colours - green, red, gold.

Just because you're not a child anymore HM doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. So, get the Christmas spirit and decorate your house and enjoy!