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Thanks for this— I’ve been remembering the “tumbleweeds” of past Christmases a lot this year.
I remember 2 trees. First Christmas on my own, tried a fake tree but the Maine Coon Cat killed it. Last Christmas in an apartment with 11′ ceilings, we went HUGE. 10′ tall, 8′ around, tied to 2 heavy bookcases and all the ornaments I had and all the ones Sister #2 had. Took 6 hours to decorate.
My birthplace/hometown, Chandler, AZ builds an actual Tumbleweed Christmas Tree… yes, out of tumbleweeds, wrapped with baling wire & Christmas lights in the downtown square.
No kidding.
It has been this way since 1956/57.
https://www.chandleraz.gov/blog/where-did-chandler-get-its-tumbleweed-tree
That’s awesome, Sam. I live and work in Chandler too, and the tumbleweed tree is one of my favorite local traditions. It’s quirky, full of character, and somehow still feels festive. Just like this comic. Doug really nailed that feeling of imperfect holiday charm with this one. I’ve had homeowners around here talk about the tree while planning winter home remodeling projects, especially when decorating their living rooms or doing small seasonal renovations. It’s cool how something like this can stick with you year after year.
I think we are all a little like that tree, We might not be perfect but we are still loveable 🙂