I saw this sad looking tree last night while taking out the trash. I couldn’t help but think of the story behind it. The note reads:
Free Tree. Have a Merry Christmas.
(Written in Green and Red Marker)
I can remember the days of my childhood when my parents would threaten me about cancelling Christmas, if I did not behave. [Aside: Yes, I did celebrate Christmas even though I'm Jewish. And I still do.] I can only think that some poor kid misbehaved and his parents cancelled Christmas on him. His father swiftly un-decorating the holiday symbol and bringing it to the trash all the while the child screams incessantly.
The note is the only thing that throws me off, as it’s written in a very festive format. The handwriting does appear to be that of a child, but it alternates green and red lettering — something a child would typically do.
I guess I’ll never know the story of the Christmas Tree that didn’t even make it to the 23rd of December.
