Today is National Christmas Tree Day. Of course it is. In today's progressive, egalitarian society, every possible object or idea, no matter how inane, has its own day. Finally, justice has come for the Christmas Tree, which you might think already had pretty good press in the festive season (ie late October – January) but has nonetheless finally received national recognition.
There might be something theologically profound to say about the Christmas Tree, but you won't find it here. Instead, here are the nation's best Christmas Tree attempts as seen on Twitter under the hastag #NationalChristmasTreeDay.
Clifton Village, Bristol has an impressive entry, though it may also blind you for life. Clifton's ultra-blue beacon was presumably originally intended as some kind of anti-aircraft laser weapon, but for now it's just an incredibly radiant tree. Or as as the unbiased 'Discover Clifton' put it: "One of the best #Christmas Trees in the whole country."
This has to be one of the best #Christmas trees in the whole country. Happy #NationalChristmasTreeDay #Bristol #CliftonVillage" data-caption="null" data-credit="null">
If you like your tree emblazoned with '80s Japanese video-game nostalgia, and I'm sure we all do, then this is the tree for you, courtesy of some IT recruitment specialists. Here's a Pac-Man Christmas Tree.
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In an age of political despair and disillusionment, the UK Parliament's official Twitter page offered this festive delight. Pictured here is Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and a noble tree. It also features the political/Christmas pun of its coining of the hashtag #ParliamenTree.
Happy #NationalChristmasTreeDay. We'd love to see pictures & videos of how your community is celebrating. Share by using #ParliamenTree pic.twitter.com/lyMyhmh4Y4
— UK Parliament (@UKParliament) December 8, 2016 " data-caption="null" data-credit="null">Who does Christmas better than the Queen? She has The Queen's Speech on Christmas Day after all. Not to be outdone by anyone, the Royal Family Twitter page casually posted some of their decorations in celebration of the day. They have several giant trees, and their own crown themed decorations. So we might as well just give up now.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Buckingham Palace #NationalChristmasTreeDay" data-caption="null" data-credit="null">
This is just a funny meme involving a lovely dog and a fallen tree. And it's great.
Let's look out for them...... #NationalChristmasTreeDay pic.twitter.com/jS9q2KOcFX
— Mark Walsh (@HantsPCMark) December 8, 2016 " data-caption="null" data-credit="null">This tweet takes us back to 1914, and captures well the 'joy' that some feel at the Christmas season. To be fair, it wasn't a great year.
#NationalChristmasTreeDay In 1914, as expected Christmas was a subdued occasion 'A Patriotic Christmas Tree' photo from @barnsarchives pic.twitter.com/2tkZmJ7rz7
— Elsecar Heritage (@DiscoverElsecar) December 8, 2016 " data-caption="null" data-credit="null">
