More than 50 years ago, my dad planted evergreen tree.He watered it and cared for it.A few (year) later, when it grew to about 3 feet tall, he placed its first set of Christmas lights on it.Thus our tradition began.Every Christmas ever since, this tree has lit up our neighborhood corner.
Dad passed away in November 1991.With all the emotions of his (pass),Thanksgiving came and went.When the topic of the tree (bring) up, Mom said,"Not this year."But my brother, sister and I said,"Dad would want it to be done,"so the following weekend,we (decorate) the tree together memory of him.
The tree now stands about 40 feet tall, and we have to use a beautiful cherry lift.(put) the top lights on.We turn the lights on the evening after Thanksgiving, send out light each night until New Year's Day.People drive by slowly, taking pictures or simply (enjoy) its beauty.Then in spring we pack the lights (safe) away for the next year.
