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sl8

(13,954 posts) Mon Dec 17, 2018, 06:29 PM Dec 2018

The Aussies may be on to something.

Look at all the space available for presents.

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The Aussies may be on to something. (Original Post) sl8 Dec 2018 OP

That's what happens down under MiniMe Dec 2018 #1

Then, shouldn't the packages be on top of tree? sarge43 Dec 2018 #2

if I knew how to post a picture I would (total Luddite here) oh well shanny Dec 2018 #3

Fun Fact Niagara Dec 2018 #4

MiniMe

(21,722 posts)

1. That's what happens down under

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2018, 06:37 PM

Dec 2018

sarge43

(28,946 posts)

2. Then, shouldn't the packages be on top of tree?

Reply to MiniMe (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 17, 2018, 06:47 PM

Dec 2018

shanny

(6,709 posts)

3. if I knew how to post a picture I would (total Luddite here) oh well

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2018, 07:12 PM

Dec 2018

Niagara

(7,722 posts)

4. Fun Fact

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Tue Dec 18, 2018, 12:35 AM

Dec 2018

Upside-Down Christmas Trees started as a religious symbol going back to Eastern and Central Europe.

https://www.thespruce.com/upside-down-christmas-trees-eastern-tradition-1135800

A total stranger got their panties in a twist at a certain prominent restaurant last year since this eatery had quite a few of them hanging from the ceiling.

I had to explain to them where the tradition started from.

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