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Trees on the roof?

10 years ago

I am "new" here, but have been lurking for years. Someone posted something a couple of weeks ago about the custom of putting Christmas trees on roofs (seems like it was in the northern states). I watched a movie the other night that explained that putting the tree on the roof pointed the top of the tree toward God. Never heard that before, but like it. Anyone else ever heard this. Know this is a late nite post, but just got home from the Gaither's Christmas concert in Birmingham, AL. (mother and grandmother Christmas treat).

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10 years ago

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Trees on the roof. Downtown Belmond, Iowa

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grainlady_ks
10 years ago
Thanks for sharing that information. That's a new twist to the Christmas tree I've never heard before. I'll have to add that to my "Book of Odd Knowledge" (which is 4 volumes now).

And lucky you getting to attend the concert - I bet it was a tremendous blessing.
grami first
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10 years ago
It was a tremendous blessing. I treated my mom,70 and grandmother y0, I am 50 (new grandmother to a single mom) It's been and adjustment. Please don't think I am a stalker, but have been watching and admiring your posts for years on various sites. YOU have been and are a true inspiration to me. Thanks for responding. T
ooooooo much coffee tonight,lol
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lucillle
10 years ago
"pointed the top of the tree toward God"

Even on the ground, the top of trees point upward. I don't think the phrase 'closer to God' means getting on the roof:)

But it sounds like a fun tradition, although somewhat fraught with difficulties in the actual doing.
Marilyn Sue
10 years ago
Grami first, I think I probably posted about the Christmas trees on the roof. That is nice to know the custom. Very nice. Welcome to the KT. Tell us about yourself? I am older than your Mother.

Sue
sheilajoyce_gw
10 years ago
Welcome. You are a young grandmother among us. I too am older than your mom. I did not have my children till my 30s, and my daughter repeated that. Sons are waiting even longer, and maybe too long.

The pickle ornament on a tree was new to me a few years ago. Before that, when I happened upon one in a store, I just thought it was odd that someone would think a pickle is an ornament.
Marilyn Sue
10 years ago
My pickle ornament is packed away in the garage with the other ornaments. I have some Pomeranian dogs, cats, horses, and a goldfish. I like those ornaments the best.

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10 years ago
joyfulguy
10 years ago
(Literalists are everywhere)

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nanny98
10 years ago
Pretty kool.
katlan
10 years ago
Welcome grami first, I'm Kathy from south central PA. Unfortunately, I do NOT have any grandchildren yet. Grrrrr. haha. So for now I enjoy my great nieces and nephews. I just adore them.

I'mhappy, that is a beautiful picture. I honestly have never heard of a tree on the roof. As a matter of fact I posted a pic on another thread of a funny Christmas decoration. Here it is.....
mama goose_gw zn6OH
10 years ago
Love the pics!

Welcome grami first. I became a grandma for the first time at 50, too. How lucky you are to have five generations represented--I wish my dear grandmother had been here to see her first great-grandchild.

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