December 24, 2012
Facebook says I have 42 new friends this year. I am glad they don’t point out how many friends I have lost! I will focus on the new friends. Every year, new friends ask, “What’s with the tree?” Yes, we have a tree. And, we have lights on the house. During Hanukkah, we have a variety of Menorahs to choose from. One of these is always set on the porch. No other lights are allowed on during Hanukkah.
When you live in a blended religion family, different holidays are celebrated, even if it is a holiday not observed by every member of the family. Thus, we have a tree in our home.
Most Jewish families do not have a tree in their home. Saying I am Jewish
and that I have a tree opens the door for both sided to have reason for dispute. Who are we to deserve a tree in our home? You can’t be Jewish and have a tree! It is, either way, a no- win situation. So, to add to the drama, let me point out the color of our tree… champagne! How is that for tacky fun?
Why a champagne (or any other color) tree? A color, tinsel tree is just that. It is nothing more. It does not aspire to be mistaken for a pine, cypress or great Sequoia. A color, tinsel tree is just there to bring joy and sparkle; nothing more, nothing less. To me it is an expression of our family. We are not to be mistaken for what we are or are not. We just aim to sparkle and bring joy.
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