Bringing back the tradition – community comes into play this season! It’s all about the Christmas tree!
Traditionally, one would head out into the country to cut a tree and then carry it back to the house. The tree would then be placed in the front garden near the fence and decorating would begin. Old timers were able to buy a good selection of Christmas decorations at some amazing stores so that the tree would be up and shining bright by Christmas Eve. Bringing back this tradition means everyone has the opportunity to make new traditions for the young and recap those memories from the days of one’s youth.
There is a wonderful competition in place this season when you proudly set up your tree at the front of your house by the “fence” and “decorate your tree for all to see.”
CRITERIA
- The tree can be made of any material including driftwood; artificial, scrap or imported fresh, but it must be in the shape of a tree.
- Minimum height: four feet.
- The tree must be placed “by the fence” as tradition dictates.
- Decorating the tree is up to each and every one of you – as elaborately or as simply as you feel led.
TO COMPETE
- Check out the new Facebook page called “Christmas tree by the fence.”
- You will need to post a message of your address; a committee will head on over and take photos and judge your tree.
- The committee will upload a photo of your tree to the Facebook page for all to see.
- Full details and more information will be on this Facebook page.
- Prizes are fabulous in the true Christmas spirit.
This revival will be tremendous fun. As long as you enter into the Christmas spirit, the tradition will live on. Remember, this is for everyone to enter: private, personal, local and visitor.
To be eligible to enter, set the tree in your front yard, in front of your business, near your boat on the dock, in front of your house “by the fence” and you will bring joy to many.
The “Christmas Tree by the Fence” committee wishes everyone compliments of the season. Let the spirit be with you all.
