P365, Day 201 - Something old, something new?

[grundyscribbling]

Wooden ornaments are traditional in Germany. Not sure, but this one looks laser cut. (Also, yes, it spins.)

I have not taken my tree down yet, partly because I am feeling lazy but also because with as much unpleasantness as there is in the world right now, I am not inclined to remove something I like looking at. The tree is still in good condition and not dropping needles, so I don't need to get it outside. Also, thanks to QI, I am informed that Christmas used to last more than 12 days. It went until Candlemas. So I could leave it up until Groundhog Day and claim I'm being traditional.

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Comments

[heartofoshun]

I haven't touched ours yet. According to NYC sanitation dept's tree pickup dates I still have a few days!

[grundyscribbling]

I'm lucky, I don't have to worry about tree pickup dates. Whenever I decide it's time for the tree to go, the birds will appreciate their version of a decked tree! (I put it outside, and we put fruit or seed on it for them.)

[bunn]

I do like that spinning star! The organicness of hand-cut wood is lovely but people get such precise and complex patterns with laser-cut...

Our tree went out Sunday, it has not held its needles as well as yours.

[grundyscribbling]

Thank you! I'm a bit of a sucker for spinny things.

I'm a bit surprised how well the tree is holding up - usually by Christmas Eve, the tree has been at the garden center for several days at least, and they don't keep them in water.

[keiliss]

Oh now you tell me I could have left the Christmas Bush up. I felt so bad denuding it that I apologised. Still holding his needles (just) and still smells a little piney and I'd taken to greeting him in the morning. He leaves tomorrow - that corner will look so empty.

Love that ornament, it's really unusual.

[grundyscribbling]

Sorry, I'd have said it sooner if I knew!
I think I may leave mine up until next weekend.

Thank you! I was so taken with it when I saw it.