Saturday, November 25, 2006
They just wanna have a festival
While the upside-down tree isn't for everone, the decorated trees are for most people's enjoyment. Most notable was the peace tree, though not as pretty as some of the others. The family has missed it a couple of years and it's nice to see it again this year. Mum had a good deal of walking -- good for her. I was really less interested in the trees and more interested in the theater itself, have decades of character.
The display included a Santa and gift shop, but mostly trees and gawkers. There were performances by local groups, but we didn't stop to watch them. They were kids' groups from various places.
After the festival of trees and $3 parking (unlimited), we went to Aspen Coffee and had drinks. They are still pricey but less than Starbucks. We droppped off the family at their house and returned. It was a good night for all, I think.
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The upside-down Christmas tree actually has historical presidence. This was the way they displayed them in 12th century Europe. I've been to the Festival of Trees a couple of times, and I would say that was enough. The individual trees are nice, but it looks best when all viewed together from the stairs at the end of the hall. I did stick around for some of the kids stuff one year, it was entertaining because kids are, no matter how much you train them, going to improv something.
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