The Little Christmas Tree

    By t.haviland

    The Little Christmas Tree cover image

    16 Jul, 2024

    a painting of a snowy village with people and trees in the foreground and a red barn in the background, naive art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, detailed illustration

    In a corner of the farm, there was a little tree that was always overlooked. It was smaller and not as full as the others.

    a woman and a child are walking through a snowy forest with a christmas tree in the background and a red coat on, process art, a storybook illustration, Clarice Beckett, comic cover art

    One day, a little girl came to the farm with her family. She spotted the little tree and was instantly drawn to it.

    a woman and a child standing in front of a christmas tree with presents on it and a snowy landscape, context art, a storybook illustration, Choi Buk, comic cover art

    The little girl pleaded with her parents to get the little tree. The parents hesitated, wanting a bigger, fuller tree for Christmas.

    a family standing in front of a christmas tree in a living room with a christmas tree in the corner, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Art Fitzpatrick, official art

    Seeing their daughter's determination, they agreed to get the little tree to make her happy. They took it home, still unsure of their choice.

    a man and a little girl standing in front of a christmas tree in a living room with a fireplace, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, promotional image

    Once they got home, they placed the little tree in the living room. The little girl was excited to start decorating it.

    a man and woman are standing in front of a christmas tree with a little girl in a red coat, serial art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, official art

    They decorated the tree with love and joy, the little girl leading the way. Each ornament was placed with care, transforming the little tree.

    a woman standing in front of a christmas tree talking to two children sitting on a couch in front of a christmas tree, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Evgeny Lushpin, official art

    Once they finished, they sat back and admired their work. The little tree, once overlooked, now shone with love and care.

    a family standing in front of a christmas tree in a living room with a christmas tree in the corner, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Ernest William Christmas, official art

    They realized that their daughter was right. It was indeed the most perfect Christmas tree ever.

    a family sitting around a christmas tree with presents in front of them and a christmas tree in the background, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Ernest William Christmas, official art

    On Christmas Eve, they gathered around the tree, exchanging gifts. The little tree stood proudly, its lights twinkling in the cozy room.

    a family is decorating a christmas tree in their living room with presents and presents on the floor and a fireplace, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Ernest William Christmas, official art

    They made new memories, laughed and celebrated, the little tree witnessing it all. It was a special part of their Christmas.

    a family sitting around a christmas tree in a living room with presents on the floor and a christmas tree in the corner, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Anne Said, official art

    The morning after Christmas, they looked at the little tree, still shining brightly. They knew they had made the right choice.

    a family sitting around a christmas tree in a living room with presents on the floor and a christmas tree in the corner, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Ernest William Christmas, official art

    The little tree, once overlooked, had brought so much joy and happiness to their Christmas. It was indeed the most perfect Christmas tree ever.