Modern Questions About a Long-Standing Christmas Tradition

<p>Over a month ago, this tree was firmly rooted in the ground.</p> <p>In recent weeks, it resided in a home, likely decorated with ornaments, brimming with lights, wrapped presents at its base, propped up in a special corner of the room.</p> <p>I walked past this discarded tree on a walk with my dog. I was jolted and saddened by the&nbsp;<strong>contrast&nbsp;</strong>of the potential joy or other warm feelings this tree brought these people for a (very) short time as opposed to it lying discarded at the side of their house.</p> <p>I marvelled at its deep, rich green colour, its life force still intact, along with a wreath with a red bow still attached as its time-specific purpose, value and worth ended abruptly.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/thriving-planet-vibrant-souls/modern-questions-about-a-long-standing-christmas-tradition-9e83a873f84d"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>