Odd News

Christmas stopped being just about Christians and phenomenal story of Jesus, long, long time ago. Now it is the time when most of people come closer, have good food and of course spend a lot of time and money on gifts and presents. Well, sometimes it is about presents, sometimes it is about seeking and walking though the city (in better, but still more old fashioned way, not using boring and effective eBay), feeling the buzz of Christmas city, all those small and nice green and red trees, stars and urban accessories. It is about Christmas tree standing somewhere around the main square, it is about people visiting Christmas markets, drinking hot vine and chatting. I know, I! know there is a lot of commerce having nothing in common with the original concept, but come on, we have to accept it! We are miles and miles away from Jerusalem, Betlehem and even the way we have perceived Christmas as children. So now, when I pass the city I see Christmas everywhere, but the atmosphere is more visible on the main square in the circle of Christmas market under the protection of dominant, green Christmas tree. That is the original concept (means well known, not historical). But there are places in this world where everything goes in unpredictible directions. Everything can be abnormal, everything can be different although not beautiful or right. That leads my steps into three U.S. cities that take part in strange Christmas race – they fight for the best Christmas tree. Nothing interesting. But if we come closer to public spaces in Gloucester, Beals and Rockland, we will find the most surprising trees. All three cities are located in lobster fishing z! one with a strong attachment to this traditional way of living! . So pe ople have decided to make it visible even during Christmas. They made trees from lobster traps and nets and in Gloucester they even put artificial figurine of a fisherman looking at the sea instead of a top star. Sounds interesting? Oh, course. I let you to form your own opinions, but in case you would like to know more about these fishing trees go to the main websites of these New England cities, or better, go there and see them by yourself. Happy fishing Chrismtas!

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by Milota Sidorova for Ca! ntell TV (http://cantell.tv)

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