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Christian tradition says you should take down the tree on the 12th night of Christmas, also known as the Eve of Epiphany. The Eve of Epiphany, also called Three Kings' Day, marks the day when the three kings or wise men came to see the baby Jesus in Bethlehem and proclaimed him king. Epiphany falls on January 6th. Since that's on Monday, either that day or this weekend would be perfect timing.
I love that this practice is steeped in history and tradition, as well as that of my own family.
But since all good things must end, here are some options for storing your beautiful tree so it is safe and sound and ready for next year. I bought a full complement of storage pieces for my trees and wreaths a couple of years ago and love them. Properly storing your beautiful Christmas decor is well worth the effort.
Since I got two new artificial trees this year, I added two more tree bags.
You definitely do not want to cram your tree back into its original box which is almost impossible once you have shaped all the branches. You will likely break branches and lights. And those cheap plastic tree bags do not last. Get these in the up to 9 foot size for any tree 7 feet or taller.
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| Zober Quilted Tree Storage Bag |
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| Zober Red Canvas Storage Bag |
Have a great weekend. I have a wine tasting tomorrow night with great food and wine - fun!
When our children were young, we removed the three Wise Men from the nativity set—along with their trusty camel—and placed them around the house, advancing them a little closer to the stable each day. They would arrive in time to complete the nativity scene on Epiphany. A sweet tradition that the kids enjoyed. Cheers.
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DeleteWhat a marvelous tradition you’ve shared! I am utterly charmed by its historical and spiritual significance. To align one’s domestic rituals with such a storied tradition is, dare I say, exquisite. I, too, take great care to ensure my trees and wreaths are safely stowed, ready to be resurrected in all their glory next December. After all, as the saying goes, “A place for everything and everything in its place.”
ReplyDeleteThank you, my dear, for enlightening me with this delightful custom. I shall embrace it wholeheartedly and encourage others to do the same. After all, there is nothing quite as satisfying as a home that honors both history and harmony.
Thank you for your lovely comment and Happy New Year!
DeleteSeveral years ago, I got an upright storage bag for my tree. It squishes down around the tree stand (hidden by the tree skirt) while the tree is decorated; once the ornaments are removed, I pull the bag up, tie it off, and roll the tree into storage. It's always ready to go each year, with just a bit of fluffing. My husband scoffed at the "extravagance" of it all until he went to get the tree out of storage and it rolled to his Jeep, slid in, slid out at home, and rolled down the hallway, no hassles at all. Suddenly, I was a genius!
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