MERRY CHRISTMAS 2010

Monticello in Winter
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Greetings from Charlottesville, Virginia!

WINTER TYDE 2011: RECYCLE THAT HOLIDAY WREATH

Monticello in Winter
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Greetings from Charlottesville, Virginia!




















The ideal Winter Tyde wreath: simple, silver, classic, no bow.

The Green Man picked up what he needed to create his Winter Tyde wreath at a "70% off," early "After Christmas" sale yesterday. He will recycle the current, artificial fir holiday wreath... and without having to move it from its highly visible terrace glass doors.

All the Winter Tyde items are silver, an Official Winter Tyde color: some pinecones, berry stalks, except a single artificial chickadee. Simple, graceful, and satisfying.

OK, let's review as the third season of Winter Tyde nears its start. One impetus for the Winter Tyde wreath is that it symbolizes a season of celebration that follows hot on the heels of Christmas. Because the retailers have stolen the 12-day Christmas season, many feel anger and an emotional let-down after the 25th and especially after New Years Day.

To forestall slipping into a depressive mindset by staring into the emotionally empty chasm of Winter, have your Winter Tyde arrangements in order by January 6th. The final, real last day of Christmas is January 5th, "Twelfth Night." On Epiphany, January 6th, the first day of Winter Tyde begins, and thus, creates a smooth, emotional transition to new season. Have your wreath ready!

The Official Winter Tyde colors are:

white
silver
natural tones
burgundy as an accent.

The point is to eliminate ALL CHRISTMAS COLORS by the first day of Winter Tyde. Recycling the basic Christmas wreath is a simple way to welcome Winter Tyde. No bows! The Winter Tyde wreath takes no bow. Keep it simple after the excesses of Christmas.