Seeing as how it's now past Thanksgiving, we are attempting to clear space in the library so we can set up our holiday tree. Which will come out of a big ol' box in the basement, thank you very much.
Q:
But why do you have a Christmas Tree at all, seeing as how you're a non-denominational polytheist?A: Because they are pretty and sparkly and cheerful, and seem awfully pagan to me. Arguably it's the one thing about the holiday season I truly enjoy. Someone once told me the tradition predates Christianity and I can totally believe that, and whether or not it's actually true, I'm sticking with the tree. Sometimes I call it my Yule Tree and sometimes I call it my Solstice Tree and sometimes I slip and call it a Christmas Tree and I don't care. It's all good.
Q:
Okay, so why a fake?A:
( Now there's the story. )