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Wishing upon a Christmas tree
The Yuletide fixture may have symbolised many things since its inception in the 16th century - but for me, it is a sign of hope
I have two Christmas trees in the house this year.
The first, which stands in the living room, is an older six-footer, which I bought maybe five years ago. Yet, this is only the second time it has come out of its cardboard box.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 23, 2018, with the headline Wishing upon a Christmas tree. Subscribe
