The Christmas Tree

What does it really symbolize: for me it shows Martha’s unfailing love of Jesus Christ the greatest gift God could give to us. Putting up the Christmas tree has always been a chore for me not a pleasure. I have always had a difficult time with the commercializing of what is supposed to be celebration of the birth of my lord and savior. I actually Know that Jesus was born in what would be the spring for us here in the United States. When celebrating Easter we should also be celebrating our Lords Birth. I am not sure when the church decided to change it, I can look it up, I suppose but that is really not why I am writing about this. I loved my Martha so for her and the kids I helped put up the tree, This has become even more difficult this year. I have put it off until today and I am finding that getting moving is as difficult as the actual work ahead. Why is this so difficult this is Martha’s favorite holiday, Martha is in heaven praising God I am here on earth. Even though I have to keep going forward it has been more difficult to do, than I thought it would be. So how do I do it, I do it with God He is my strength my support therefore I will put up this tree today. For my family, for my Lord, for my wife who is in heaven this will be hard but it will be a good thing. I am moving forward this day in steps to deal with this grief, I love you Martha so up goes the Christmas tree!