It was our local Christmas Tree Festival at the weekend and as usual we went along to see the trees and support the local church and Foodbank, which they run from the church hall every Monday. Admittance to the festival is a couple of items from the Foodbank request list, and we always buy a cup of coffee each and Alan has a slice of cake to support the church funds.
There were some very unique trees this year.
But I think that a lot of people had seen the 'book Christmas tree' on social media, as books were a recurring theme.
The Foodbank entry.
The one we both independently voted for, and which also won the friendly competition. I guess lots of people could see how much work had gone into it. It was called 'Fleece Navidad'. 😄
Lots of trees, and lots of colour schemes.
More books, but on a smaller scale this time.
A tiny 'booky' offering, I think this one is lovely in its simplicity.
A view of the stained glass window and the altar nativity.
We loved having a wander round looking at these trees and all the others, then we went onto a Christmas Craft Fair, where all we bought were a couple of old hooks for the back of our bedroom doors in the new bungalow and stayed for a sandwich and yet more coffee. The stallholders all seemed really quiet and demoralised, it does make you want to support more of the crafters, but sadly there was nothing else that we needed.
We had left home at 9am in the morning for a meeting at the bungalow, and didn't get back until after 4pm, so we managed to get a lot fitted into one day, leaving Sunday free for visiting Mum.
Sue xx
The Christmas tree festivals are interesting. Seeing all the different ways they interpret the decorations is fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThey are aren't they. Going to this each year is something that has quickly become a tradition for us. 🎄
DeleteThese are really creative. I can see why Fleece Navidad got lots if. Votes 🐏🐑🐏
ReplyDeleteIt's original and very colourful isn't it. The ladies of the Knit and Natter group turned out a massive 200 knitted 'Christmas Pudding' covers for chocolate oranges this year for the patients and siblings of our local children's hospice. ❤️🎄
DeleteLots of imaginative ideas but the gun in the Christmas tree is not an image of peace, ghastly interpretation. Sandra
ReplyDeleteI was in two minds over this one. 🤔 It was entered by the Veterans Society, highlighting that so many wars continue over the Christmas period and the devastation that they cause. It's titled 'Onward Christian Soldiers'. I guess if it gets people thinking it's good, it's definitely unique.
DeleteMy favourite was the soldier standing guard and the message below the two flags. June
ReplyDeleteI was in two minds about that one, I nearly voted for it, but then went for the more cheerful option. It definitely made me think, which can only be a good thing. 🙂
DeleteThey are very popular now. We called in at the Penrith one on the way back from Scotland last year. I do like the unusual purple and yellow/gold colours together. The winner deserved the prize. If I chose one to take home it would be the simple one made from a repurposed book.
ReplyDeleteA lot of thought and effort, and lovely photographs. Our WI craft expert decorated one with dressed, pipe cleaner angels this year which we had as favours at the Christmas lunch. One year it was painted peg donkeys.
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