Topic: Christmas Musings
SparklingCrystal 💖💎's photo
Wed 12/06/23 02:57 AM
A giggle for all cat personnel and cat lovers.




Did my tree last Saturday :)
I happened to find more roses in a shop that were exactly the same. They had 4 red ones and I bought them all as I was always short of 4 or 5.




Feel free to share your Christmas deco or fun
things!
My tree is an imitation. I intend to buy a new one next year as this one is getting past its sell-by date. Real trees are not-done by most here, plus they cost a fortune.

Do you have a real tree or an imitation?


Soufie, how bout your tree? Has it been collecting dust since last year or did you get a fresh one?

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Wed 12/06/23 04:03 AM
Your tree looks stunning, I love that vibrant effect the roses add to it.

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Wed 12/06/23 04:25 AM
SparklingCrystal, I love your tree! Perfect timing finding more roses for it.

As far as decorating for holidays, I used to be a fan when TheKid was a child.

The day after, I would put everything away. Too much "visual clutter" and "noise" for minimalism me. Havent decorated in a very long time. The holidays are a stressor for me.

Trader Joe's has an adorable, live Charlie Brown Christmas/Yule tree. It would fit perfectly on the fireplace mantel.

Concerned ZoeCat would jump up and try to eat the needles. slaphead

Larsi666 😽's photo
Wed 12/06/23 05:36 AM

SparklingCrystal, I love your tree! Perfect timing finding more roses for it.

As far as decorating for holidays, I used to be a fan when TheKid was a child.

The day after, I would put everything away. Too much "visual clutter" and "noise" for minimalism me. Havent decorated in a very long time. The holidays are a stressor for me.

Trader Joe's has an adorable, live Charlie Brown Christmas/Yule tree. It would fit perfectly on the fireplace mantel.

Concerned ZoeCat would jump up and try to eat the needles. slaphead



ZoeCat eats needles? Thanks for making me laugh :grin:

As far as I am concerned, the house is decorated, even if I am an atheist. It is for the sake of my Dad, because it is the first Christmas without him.

SparklingCrystal 💖💎's photo
Wed 12/06/23 09:14 AM
Michelle thank you! The roses always tend to pop like crazy on a photo, hihi. In real life it doesn't look so 'flashy'.
I've had a tree with roses for 12 yrs now I think. I so love it!

SparklingCrystal 💖💎's photo
Wed 12/06/23 09:21 AM
Stormy, thank you!
I'm also very sensitive to clutter, but to me a Christmas tree isn't clutter. It actually enhances my sense of well-being :)
I put up a few more Christmassy things this year, for the first time in many years, I felt like it.

I also want the lights to be subtle. I don't have to
be seen from the other side of the universe.
So even though I'm sensitive it doesn't bother me.

I was also a tad concerned about Roosje. Nila is now 2,5 yrs old and she isn't all that interested, but Roosje is just 7 months and still a kitten.
At first it went well, a bit of sniffing, that was it.
But she keeps going to it, gets underneath it, bites the light string/lights or attempts to play with the deco in the tree. I only have plastic ones lower down.
But this afternoon I had to go to my naturopath, I didn't dare leave her alone with the tree so I put her in another room.

Anywho... as long as you enjoy a bit of Christmast spirit!!

SparklingCrystal 💖💎's photo
Wed 12/06/23 09:23 AM
Larsi, sending you a virtual hug.
Your dad will be smiling down upon you from heaven!

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Wed 12/06/23 09:48 AM
A really beautiful tree Crystal. The roses really make it stand out.

Larsi666 😽's photo
Wed 12/06/23 10:13 AM

Larsi, sending you a virtual hug.
Your dad will be smiling down upon you from heaven!


Dank u wel :blush:

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Wed 12/06/23 10:19 AM
It's lovely Crystal,

And the roses? Well that's the first time I've seen that but they really do give it a big boost...

I love the manger and the animals most, because it really brings home the message of Christmas...