Posted to Waverley Leader (22/12/2010) on 25/12/2010
Commenting on "YOUR SAY: Plastic or real Christmas tree?"
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/plastic-is-fantastic/
It’s an age-old debate: get a real Christmas tree or a plastic one? A reader of the news item suggested that "Better to spend the money at local cafes etc to stimulate the real 12 month economy and not the short term Christian's holiday period."
Buying a real Christmas tree also stimulates economy, too. A real tree is grown, watered, cut, sold, transported, etc. A real tree lasts more than just minutes - time taken to consume a cup of coffee.
A Christmas tree, real or plastic, is shared not by the purchaser, but also the family and friends. More money is spent on decorating it, electricity to run the lights, and it provides a place to put the presents. It gives many days of pleasure, provides a background to take photos with loved ones, and family members to gather around to share some wonderful memories.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. If you think a real tree is wasteful and does not suit your budget, then go for a plastic one, so long if you enjoy having one. Christmas tree is a symbolic representation for Christmas celebration, and therefore be it real or made out of plastic, the thought counts.
Merry Christmas 2010 and many more to come!
Commenting on "YOUR SAY: Plastic or real Christmas tree?"
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/plastic-is-fantastic/
It’s an age-old debate: get a real Christmas tree or a plastic one? A reader of the news item suggested that "Better to spend the money at local cafes etc to stimulate the real 12 month economy and not the short term Christian's holiday period."
Buying a real Christmas tree also stimulates economy, too. A real tree is grown, watered, cut, sold, transported, etc. A real tree lasts more than just minutes - time taken to consume a cup of coffee.
A Christmas tree, real or plastic, is shared not by the purchaser, but also the family and friends. More money is spent on decorating it, electricity to run the lights, and it provides a place to put the presents. It gives many days of pleasure, provides a background to take photos with loved ones, and family members to gather around to share some wonderful memories.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. If you think a real tree is wasteful and does not suit your budget, then go for a plastic one, so long if you enjoy having one. Christmas tree is a symbolic representation for Christmas celebration, and therefore be it real or made out of plastic, the thought counts.
Merry Christmas 2010 and many more to come!