Saturday, December 21, 2013

Ersatz

As the sun rose, metaphorically, I decorated the tree. As the earth revolved so that the sun appeared, theoretically, on the horizon, 0748 local time, I unwrapped these tiny treasures, gathered over a lifetime. And hung them on our little silk fir ersatz tree. And sang,

Venite adoremouse/Venite adoremouse/Venite adoremouse! For Eleanor!



I have mentioned I like my yule tree encrusted and gaudy. When it comes to christmas decoration, I want the whole jewel box out and glittering.

Cats have long been a theme. The oldest (lantern) and the newest(Xmission logo) together. Surprized at how many of them are fairly recent, the glass ornaments from childhood a much smaller proportion, partly due to attrition, which is to say breakage.



And little initials*, for the two of us who can spell.

Happy Crossword Anniversary! Good Yule! Bon Hiver! Let it glow.












*Consider that ZH and J can sound alike, and that I use a nom-de-blog.

9 comments:

the polish chick said...

lovely tree. i agree - a tree should not be a tasteful affair but a glorious glittering extravaganza. i think i shall photograph mine and post on blog as well. might as well share in the glittery glory.

Zhoen said...

I shall be right over to gawp.

Relatively Retiring said...

Right - I'll go and photograph mine now!

gz said...

(O)

Jenny Woolf said...

What a lovely, lovely tree! I think I like it best of any I have seen, it's so full of colour and interest and life. Have a great Christmas!.

Zhoen said...

Jenny,
A decorative history.

Fresca said...

Finally got around to posting a photo of my tree too, now I'm done wrapping presents.

Phil Plasma said...

Happy winter to you too.

Fire Bird said...

ooh magical gorgeous