I hope this isn't too late!!  I know you know most of this already, but I would like to share a little about Christmas tree care, and while we're at it a little Christmas tree lore.

 

I recently read that a fresh cut tree can drink up to a gallon of water in the first 24 hours.  Good reason to recut an inch off the bottom, and fill that tree stand to the top.  And be sure to check it every day.  The tree can drink a quart more each day.  Some people add stuff to the water, like sugar, aspirin, Sprite.  Not sure if any of that works to bubble the water up the trunk;  the main thing is the WATER.  

 

Some interesting Christmas tree lore: 

Nearly all ancient cultures had myths about the sun disappearing at the winter solstice, so they hung gifts to the gods on evergreen tree branches hoping to appease the gods and bring back the sun.

We use evergreen trees to symbolize immortality and everlasting life, mistletoe to bring peace and happiness, and holly for protection and good luck.  

 

We love hanging ornaments on our evergreen tree, not to appease the gods or bring back the sun,  but because they are pretty and bring back fond memories of Christmases past.  

 

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!