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I have been struggling this year getting into the holiday “spirit.”  The ads and decorations started SO early, and I found it annoying.  Finally, today my husband and I visited our local mall where each year they have the Festival of Trees.  I think many malls have a similar event.

Individuals, non-profits and businesses decorate a Christmas tree and enter it into the “competition.”  There are also decorated wreaths and centerpieces entered.  Community leaders judge the trees and award them first, second and third place ribbons.  The trees then go on sale to the highest bidder, and the money from the auction goes to charity.

More trees than ever were displayed this year, and the mall was decorated more beautifully than ever before.  We are located in the “the old west” in a city that would not exist without the huge military base.  Because of our location, several cowboy themed trees are displayed in addition to patriotic and military related trees.

As we walked down the rows of trees, every one beautiful in its own way, I felt the holiday spirit seeping into my brain.  By the time we left the mall, I was looking forward to the holiday season.

We took a few pictures of our favorite trees.  I’ll share a few below.

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                 Cowboy Christmas

   Dr. Seuss Christmas                

 Patriotic Christmas

Happy Thanksgiving!  I wish you all a safe, warm and wonderful holiday.

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