Someone is decorating outdoor trees in my neighborhood. If you have an excellent memory, you may recall that in 2015, I came across a small tree decorated on a trail where Buddy and I habitually walk. This unexpected act of decorating kindness lifted our spirits, and no doubt, the spirits of others who walk the trail.
The problem was, nobody undecorated the tree. As the winter wore on, some of the ornaments broke. Eventually, I ended up freeing the tree of the clutter at winter’s end. The next two years, no mysterious decorations appeared. I missed them, so last year, I ended up decorating the same small tree with several old ornaments that I no longer had room for on my personal indoor Christmas tree.
Well, somebody beat me to it this year. Red and silver ornaments magically appeared on a larger tree. And these weren’t just a few cast-off decorations like el-cheapo me used. They are numerous and new-looking. Plus, Buddy and I noticed another tree sporting similar decorations on a roadside in our neighborhood.
Could the same little elves have decorated both trees? Perhaps.
I don’t want to think about it too hard. I just want to enjoy the gesture. And I would like to wish a Merry Ho Ho to all and to all a good night.
Marie's Meanderings 
Good for you, Marie! You are rather a magic elf yourself when you got rid of the clutter after Christmas. I am sure others will appreciate the spirit of Christmas in an unexpected place.
Plus when I decorated the tree, I was an elf, too! It’s fun being Santa’s helper. Happy holidays to you and yours, Jo Nell!
Of course you were – I meant to add that. And it is beautiful!