This is the official second Christmas Tree of the Day Thread (CTOTD - Click Here for the 2009 one). From December 1st thru December 31st you will be getting a picture of a special Christmas tree. So be sure to come here every day to get your Christmas Tree fix! (See the tiny picture of the tree to the left of the page? Click on that to see the official Christmas Tree of the Day - CTOTD).
A lone tree looking out the window as the Christmas Season flies by.
Indeed, tonight is New Year's Eve and it marks the end of the holiday season.
While you are out enjoying your final celebration for the year don't forget to give a nod to the final Christmas tree of the year. It will be a long 11 months before they are to return.
Happy New Year!
When walking into the Great Wolf Lodge, you are greeted with Christmas cheer....wolf style!
It's pretty.
HDR Dazzle
A Christmas tree at First United Methodist Church that dazzles with HDR technology.
Or maybe that's the dazzle of our lord?
Merry Christmas Eve!!
A nice gentle glow seen at the photographer's sister's house.
Golden Birds
The tree owner, Steven Tom says, "We put up our Christmas tree over the weekend.It's a 7.5' Venetian fir. Actually, it's not real. We didn't want to deal with the maintenance."
It may be fake but it's gorgeous. Red and gold are always a classy theme for a Christmas tree but I especially like how you have to look up close to see the angelic golden birds:
"It took us hours getting it together and putting on the ornaments."
Time well spent.
T is for...
Sometimes when I'm looking for photos to add to my glorious website, I see things that are topped with a giant "T". A little less than a year ago, I encountered it on a wedding cake (see here) and was quite intrigued. Since then, it seems as though I have encountered it everywhere: roofs, billboards, bumpers of minivans owned by people who can't drive, and now a Christmas tree.
This Christmas tree happens to be a sparkling and handsome tree. The fact that it's fullfilling it's Christmas destiny by guarding the Christmas gifts completes the photo. But still...
What does that "T" stand for?!?!
Seven of the photographer's eight children awing at the family Christmas tree.
Another beautiful photo by Kris de Curtis.
I can't believe she was able to catch her Christmas tree gnomes in action!
I know whenever I wake up in the middle of the night they run away as soon as I turn on the light :-(
I usually try to have pictures that only show the tree, but this shot of the living room had such a glowing ambiance that I couldn't bring myself to crop it.
The photographer says,
"It's Christmas time in this wrapping house.
It seems to gives a warm embrace
to everyone who wants to take part in
its cheering feeling."
Ok...
I have no idea what that means but I'm sure it made more sense before it was translated from Italian to English on Dictionary.com.
This shot is of a Christmas tree taken at Universal Studios (Orlando, FL).
If you look down at the CTOTD for yesterday, you'll see the "Children Tree" that was put up by this same tree owner.
Well, that makes this tree the "Adult Tree" and it is "Bling, Bling!" (as the tree owner so elegantly put it).
The tree owner says,"This is a little Children Christmas tree, with a lego star and a bunch of their toys underneath"
Apparently, it is customary in their family to have a grown-up tree and a children tree.
See the grown-up tree for tomorrow's CTOTD!
It may be plain but it has a nice primitive charm about it.
Happy Holidays!
Beautiful and classy Christmas tree in the Grand Floridian Spa and Resort (Walt Disney World).
Randy says,
"This is Colette's tree. At the bottom you can see the stocking she made me. Pretty snazzy."
I kind of like slender trees like these. They look elegant and don't take up too much space.
The color scheme and the lights are lovely as well.
Very warm and Christmasy.
What a big and red tree! Can you imagine why I named it "Big Red"?
And now for an inverted version of Hal...
Look at it, just staring at you.
A little unsettling don't you think?
Goodbye Mr. Tree
Photographer: Andrionni Ribo
Place: Nevada City, CA (USA)
CTOTD: 12/31/10
A lone tree looking out the window as the Christmas Season flies by.Indeed, tonight is New Year's Eve and it marks the end of the holiday season.
While you are out enjoying your final celebration for the year don't forget to give a nod to the final Christmas tree of the year. It will be a long 11 months before they are to return.
Happy New Year!
Rainbow Glow
Photographer: Valerie Everett
Place: Indianapolis, IN (USA)
CTOTD: 12/30/10
The Great Wolf
Photographer: Claire Schmitt
Place: Williamsburg, VA (USA)
CTOTD: 12/29/10
When walking into the Great Wolf Lodge, you are greeted with Christmas cheer....wolf style! Pretty
Photographer: Bernhard Suter
Place: New York, NY (USA)
CTOTD: 12/28/10
It's pretty.HDR Dazzle
Photographer: James Brandon
Place: Fort Worth, TX (USA)
CTOTD: 12/24/10
A Christmas tree at First United Methodist Church that dazzles with HDR technology.Or maybe that's the dazzle of our lord?
Merry Christmas Eve!!
Gentle Glow
Photographer: Kaye Duncan
Place: Portland, OR (USA)
CTOTD: 12/23/10
A nice gentle glow seen at the photographer's sister's house.Golden Birds
Tree Owner: Steven Tom
Place: New York (USA)
CTOTD: 12/22/10
The tree owner, Steven Tom says, "We put up our Christmas tree over the weekend.It's a 7.5' Venetian fir. Actually, it's not real. We didn't want to deal with the maintenance."It may be fake but it's gorgeous. Red and gold are always a classy theme for a Christmas tree but I especially like how you have to look up close to see the angelic golden birds:
"It took us hours getting it together and putting on the ornaments."Time well spent.
T is for...
Tree Owner: James Emery
Place: San Douglasville, GA (USA)
CTOTD: 12/21/10
Sometimes when I'm looking for photos to add to my glorious website, I see things that are topped with a giant "T". A little less than a year ago, I encountered it on a wedding cake (see here) and was quite intrigued. Since then, it seems as though I have encountered it everywhere: roofs, billboards, bumpers of minivans owned by people who can't drive, and now a Christmas tree.This Christmas tree happens to be a sparkling and handsome tree. The fact that it's fullfilling it's Christmas destiny by guarding the Christmas gifts completes the photo. But still...
What does that "T" stand for?!?!
Awe of the Tree
Tree Owner: Ste Elmore
Place: San Diego, CA (USA)
CTOTD: 12/20/10
Seven of the photographer's eight children awing at the family Christmas tree.Tree Gnomes
Tree Owner: Kris de Curtis
Place: Italy
CTOTD: 12/17/10
Another beautiful photo by Kris de Curtis.I can't believe she was able to catch her Christmas tree gnomes in action!
I know whenever I wake up in the middle of the night they run away as soon as I turn on the light :-(
Beautiful Christmas Scene
Tree Owner: Kris de Curtis
Place: Italy
CTOTD: 12/16/10
I usually try to have pictures that only show the tree, but this shot of the living room had such a glowing ambiance that I couldn't bring myself to crop it.The photographer says,
"It's Christmas time in this wrapping house.
It seems to gives a warm embrace
to everyone who wants to take part in
its cheering feeling."
Ok...
I have no idea what that means but I'm sure it made more sense before it was translated from Italian to English on Dictionary.com.
Universal Studios Christmas Tree
Tree Owner: Katy Warner
Place: Orlando, FL (USA)
CTOTD: 12/15/10
This shot is of a Christmas tree taken at Universal Studios (Orlando, FL).It may be sparsely decorated but the sheer massiveness of it more than makes up for it.
Oh and the swirly peppermint candies are neat too.
Oh and the swirly peppermint candies are neat too.
Adult Tree
Tree Owner: aSIMULATOR (flickr.com)
Place: Los Angeles, CA USA
CTOTD: 12/14/10
If you look down at the CTOTD for yesterday, you'll see the "Children Tree" that was put up by this same tree owner.Well, that makes this tree the "Adult Tree" and it is "Bling, Bling!" (as the tree owner so elegantly put it).
Children Tree
Tree Owner: aSIMULATOR (flickr.com)
Place: Los Angeles, CA USA
CTOTD: 12/13/10
The tree owner says,"This is a little Children Christmas tree, with a lego star and a bunch of their toys underneath"Apparently, it is customary in their family to have a grown-up tree and a children tree.
See the grown-up tree for tomorrow's CTOTD!
Happy Holidays!
Photographer: Cliff (flickr.com)
Place: Arlington, VA USA
CTOTD: 12/10/10
It may be plain but it has a nice primitive charm about it.Happy Holidays!
Walt's Tree
Photographer: Justin Smith
Place: Orlando, FL
CTOTD: 12/09/10
Beautiful and classy Christmas tree in the Grand Floridian Spa and Resort (Walt Disney World).Colette's Snazzy Tree
Photographer: RandayA38 (flickr.com)
Place: Vancouver, Canada
CTOTD: 12/08/10
Randy says,"This is Colette's tree. At the bottom you can see the stocking she made me. Pretty snazzy."
Slim
Photographer: Samson Loo
Place: Gilbert, AZ USA
CTOTD: 12/07/10
I kind of like slender trees like these. They look elegant and don't take up too much space.The color scheme and the lights are lovely as well.
Very warm and Christmasy.
Big Red
Photographer: Scott Robinson
Place: Rockville, MD USA
CTOTD: 12/06/10
What a big and red tree! Can you imagine why I named it "Big Red"?And now for an inverted version of Hal...
Look at it, just staring at you.A little unsettling don't you think?
The Noble Fir
Owner: Diana
Place: Pennsylvania, USA
CTOTD: 12/03/10
Pretty tree, eh?Now go ahead and guess what kind of tree it is. Go on...guess...
I'm waiting........
Give up?
Alright, it's an Abies fraseri, also known as the Fraser fir.
Here's a little tidbit about this noble fir:
The Fraser fir has been used as the "Blue Room Christmas Tree" more years than any other tree in the White House.
In case you aren't familiar with the White House's Christmas traditions, I'll tell you that there is a so-called "Blue Room". It is this room that contains the official White House indoor Christmas Tree year to year. What kind and what style mostly depends on the who and why.
Want to learn more? How about you come check back here in a couple days. That will be when I post my article, "Christmas Trees in the White House".
Get ready for some gorgeous trees!
Best Tree in all of Burwood!
Owner: squarepants2004j/auntyhuia (flickr.com)
Place: Sydney, Australia
CTOTD: 12/02/10
The photographer says,"I think this is the best local Christmas tree I have seen this year. It is so sparkly in the sunlight. I haven't been able to capture just how shiny it really is in the photo. This is in Burwood, NSW (Australia)."
Loch Ness
Owner: zellaby (flickr.com)
Place: United Kingdom
CTOTD: 12/01/10
Owner: zellaby (flickr.com)
Place: United Kingdom
CTOTD: 12/01/10
I know...
It don't spark-le like my gold teef!
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that any part of you is more shiny than that sparkly aussie tree.
ReplyDeleteI'll need proof please.
A picture of your choppers will do.
"T" is for "tree". Duh.
ReplyDeleteYeah, you're probably right.
ReplyDeleteAnother fine collection! I love the cozy one for the 23rd, and the elegant one on Christmas Eve. Maybe that's because I so love Christmas Eve. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI really like the tree for the 23rd as well. So warm :-) I've been told the one for Christmas Eve looks like a drawing :-)
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