Freaky Friday

TGIF!

I've had something going on every day since last Friday.  It culminated with us having FOUR events in one evening last night.  I am seriously exhausted and so thankful for this being Friday. The girls, a friend and I will play a little holiday music at the theatre for about a half hour tonight, so we just keep going.  December is a crazy month for musicians!

So, other than how busy we have been, what's freaky?

This:  The Star Wars movie came out at midnight.  We haven't seen it yet and considering our schedule, probably won't be able to until sometime this next week.  We are so excited, it's freaky!

This:  The Pagan origins of the Christmas tree.  This has been a season of me discovering the roots of our Christmas traditions and celebrations.  Evergreens, with their ability to stay green even during the coldest time of the year, were a symbol of life's victory over death.  Trees were brought indoors to keep the wood spirits warm during the cold winter months.  Treats were hung on the tree for the spirits to enjoy and of course, a five pointed star representing the five elements was place atop the tree.  Freaky.  Pretty much everyone I know has a Christmas tree in their home.  I believe it can take on any meaning you want it to.  It's a beautiful and fun custom, no matter what your beliefs are.

This:  Speaking of Christmas trees, there are some freaky ways to decorate them.  I'll share a few images.

 This tree is made entirely of green egg cartons.  Creative!

 I love this minimalist tee pee tree.  Clever idea.

 I've seen different versions of the snowman tree.  This one started with a green tree, but I've seen white trees made to look like snowmen, too.  A very cute idea.

This is a very cool alternative to a traditional Christmas tree.  The white and gold is very classy and this would be great if you didn't have a lot of room.















And of course, I saved the freakiest for last.  It is Freaky Friday, after all.  A tree decorated with red lights and ornaments and underneath it?  No, not presents, but an alligator head and three mink pelts.  I'm not sure why, but that is extremely freaky!!

We have a beautiful grand piano, which takes up a good portion of our living room in our rather small house, so we have a 4 foot tree which sits on top of an antique marble table.  Presents go under the table and also under the tree.  We love our little tree.  I am still very partial to the tinsel trees from the 50's and 60's with the color wheel light.   We had one of those for years, but it is worth downsizing the tree to have that piano!!

How do you decorate your tree?  Do you have any freaky tree decorating ideas?  Feel free to share! Have a freaky Friday and a wonderful weekend.  Check back on Monday for Monday Musings.