Some people have had their Christmas trees up for three weeks. When did this start? Maybe it was all those icicle lights that were all the rage about ten years ago...in any case it's pointless to argue over the rising tide of Christmas decore and they do brighten the early winter. I myself have been scouting for stars of Bethlehem, those sweet white flowers named for the resemblance to the bright star that guided the Magi. And speaking of which, for a classic take on the approaching fete, here's the O. Henry tale:
...But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.
(Image: allthingschristmas.com.)
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