Confessions of a Christmas Tree
Written by Place de la Cité | November 7, 2025
Confessions of a Christmas Tree
Every year, from my cozy corner of the living room, I watch the same show unfold: the tech-obsessed uncle, the sweet grandma who brings too many cookies, the mischievous little cousin stirring up chaos—and the list goes on!
Beneath my branches, every gift tells a story: the story of the person who chose it. Heartfelt, quirky, or totally improvise, believe me, I can always guess their origin before the wrapping paper even hits the floor.
After so many years of quiet observation, I’ve decided it’s time to share my best-kept secrets… as a little dose of holiday inspiration!
Le petit cousin tannant
Ah, that one! I spot him the moment he walks in! Always ready to sneak a cookie before dessert, he can barely stand the wait for gift time. His presents? Usually wrapped in a hurry, with tape everywhere and corners sticking ou, but wrapped with great enthusiasm!
Inside? Funny, quirky, and totally unexpected surprises every single time.
The Sweet Grandma
With her, everything smells like sugar, vanilla, and love. She always takes a moment to fix a crooked ornament on my branches and has a magical way of convincing everyone to take just one more piece of fudge.
Her gifts? I spot them right away: floral wrapping paper, a golden ribbon, and a little handwritten tag. Inside, you’ll always find something thoughtful, delicious, and made with love.
The tech uncle
He always begins by testing the closest outlet to plug in a brand-new gadget.
His presents usually beep, blink, and need a quick update, sometimes even a spontaneous little demo!
When it comes to wrapping, everything is perfectly done: precise folds, clean lines, and a neatly aligned ribbon.
The Fashionable Aunt
Everyone turns their head when she walks in. Always perfectly dressed, she never goes unnoticed. Beneath my branches, her gifts look like true accessorie, metallic wrapping paper, perfectly tied bows, and a matching card, of course.
With her flawless eye for the latest trends, her presents are always chic, elegant, and absolutely on point.
The Last-Minute Guy
Ah yes, the one who sets me up at the very last minute too! I can spot his gifts right away, fresh-from-the-store gift bags, sometimes still warm, often with the receipt tucked inside.
He may start his holiday shopping when everyone else is finishing theirs, but somehow he always manages to find something practical, classic, and actually useful!
I’ll leave you to your holiday shopping…I can’t wait to see what you’ll place beneath my branches this year.
