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Christmas Tree

By Mark Rumsey (markrumsey) on 12/19/10 11:20am

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Candle lit Christmas Tree

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I remember this!

By: Denise Cheng (dennetmint) on December 19th, 2010 at 11:42 am

You two are the only people I know who light real candles on the Christmas tree.

tradition

By: Mark Rumsey (markrumsey) on December 19th, 2010 at 1:23 pm

My mother-in-law always uses real candles, it reminds her of childhood in Germany, we continue on the tradition. It defines our Christmas experience, as you have to stop and sit and watch the tree when the candles are lit, it lends a quiteness and stillness to an otherwise chaotic season.

Keeping the candles on there

By: Denise Cheng (dennetmint) on December 21st, 2010 at 6:34 pm

What is your trick for making sure the candle doesn't tip over? Are there special saucers? Do you use tea lights or candle sticks?

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