May Your Days Be Merry + Bright
Happy Holidays from Pretty Brainy

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Legend of the Christmas Tree
The First Christmas Tree “Decorations” Were Steeped in Mysticism
The following is adapted from Take Joy! The Tasha Tudor Christmas Book (Cleveland: The World Publishing Company, 1966)

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Today the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree — made festive with lights or tinsel or cranberries and popcorn — is a reminder of the miracle of the shining tree in a dark forest on Christmas Eve.
Trimming Your Tree, from the Vintage Touch of Cranberries & Popcorn to Shiny Baubles from Designer Boutiques

Christmas Eve 2007: “I had been traveling in the Exuma Cays, and this was the first Christmas Tree of the season I had seen. Right away I wanted to stand beside it.” – Pretty Brainy CEO Heidi Olinger
What traditions do you have for decorating your tree for the holidays? Are your Christmas tree decorations family heirlooms or your children’s school projects?
Do you take the time to string cranberries and popcorn or do you indulge in the latest decor from Neiman Marcus or One King’s Lane?
Do you decorate multiple trees, as one of our friends does each year, or do you keep a single tree decorated year-round, as we have seen beautifully done in other homes?
We love your ideas and traditions. Scroll and click below to share your stories of the holiday season.
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