Itis lille julaften, the day before The Day. I have tried to close my eyes for weeks now for all the decorated Christmas trees in blogland, today I am allowed to open them.
Marta and Terje bought our Christmas tree yesterday, and when it started to snow in the evening, Terje carried it inside. "Marta, shall we start decorating?" he asked. "Oh no, pappa. It is not lille julaften yet. You can't cheat me for my traditions" was Marta's prompt answer. So while the doorbell was busy most of the night and neighbours and family came to change gifts and to sit down for a cup of coffee and bits and pieces of the Christmas cookies, the tree stood there without lights, wondering - what is going to happen.......
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There might be an update tonight of the shining tree, or we might be too busy enjoying a big lutefisk dinner with family and friends.
A photo of Marta and the tree is up in Marta's advent calendar.
