I've bought an occasional real tree....roots and all. It started as a quirky family tradition to mark "landmarks" like going into choir, or high school, that sort of thing. My ex and I got a tree our first Xmas together, as well as both the kids' first's...each planted at my MIL's....kinda sad, since her house was foreclosed several years ago. I think about getting one our first Xmas in our new home here, but pines don't fare so well in the desert. I suppose we could set it free up in Rim Country, though. The hard part is keeping it alive after the holidays, until it's safe to plant it.
So, maybe we'll decorate a mesquite tree next year.
-- KarenK Desert Dreamer Designs
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