CBC*: 'One-woman factory': Ceramic tree craze keeps Christmas crafter busy.

[abqtommy]

At Edna's Ceramic Treasures, you'll find Christmas trees in a rainbow of colours<

*Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/christmas-crafter-keeps-up-with-ceramic-tree-craze-1.6287658

>When you walk through the back door of Edna Meisner's home in Blandford, N.S., you'll find a workshop that could rival that of Santa's elves.

Shelves of ceramic creations are set up in the small space, with lights glittering from every corner of the room.

There are green ceramic Christmas trees, and white ones — also some in periwinkle, cherry red, cotton candy pink and midnight blue. Some are glossy. Others sparkle with pretend snow.

There's more beauty to be found throughout the room: glowing stained-glass windows on tiny churches, intricate scenes of winter wonderlands and jolly Santa Clauses.<

There's much more text and delightful photos at the link. I had a maternal great-aunt
that also produced ceramic items. That was the side of my family that immigrated
to the U.S. from Canada many years ago. It's nice to feel connected!

[Historic NY]

1. First thing that come out of storage for Christmas...

My Aunt and a few other relatives made them back in the 80s. I think most relatives had one given as a present. I keep trying to find some extra bulbs, another scarce item at craft stores.

I've upgraded the light bulb to a modern one that stays cool. I have the super large one.

In a tony once a month Florida flea market a couple of weeks ago saw the same tress selling for up to $300 . If grandma has one, make sure you get it.

[NBachers]

2. Here's the kind of uplifting Christmas story I like to see.

My favorite from the Comments section: Edna Meisner, you are a very special Canadian and I just love creative people like you.