Christmas arrived quietly this year, without a big tree or shiny decorations, but CUTIS and BuEm were more excited than ever. Early in the morning, they ran to Dad with bright eyes and big smiles, asking the same question over and over: “Can we make our own Christmas tree?” Dad laughed, looked around the house, and nodded. That simple “yes” turned into the happiest plan of the day.
The three of them began searching for materials. Cardboard boxes, old green paper, ribbons, string lights, and even bottle caps were gathered from every corner of the house. CUTIS proudly carried a stack of cardboard, while BuEm followed behind, holding a bag of colorful decorations like precious treasure. The living room quickly turned into a joyful mess filled with laughter.
Dad helped cut the cardboard into a tree shape, while CUTIS carefully glued layers together to make it tall and strong. BuEm focused on decorating, sticking stars, hearts, and tiny handmade ornaments all over the tree. Sometimes the decorations ended up crooked, sometimes they fell off, but no one minded. Every mistake just made the tree more special.
When the lights were finally wrapped around the DIY tree, Dad turned them on. The soft glow filled the room, and CUTIS and BuEm clapped excitedly. It wasn’t a perfect Christmas tree from a store, but it was theirs—made with love, patience, and teamwork. They stood proudly beside it, admiring their hard work.
That evening, the family sat together in front of the tree. Dad shared warm stories, CUTIS leaned close, and BuEm hugged Dad’s arm tightly. The room felt cozy and full of love. CUTIS whispered that this was the best Christmas ever, and BuEm nodded with a big smile.
Before going to bed, CUTIS and BuEm stood in front of the DIY Christmas tree and waved happily. Together with Dad, they sent warm wishes to everyone watching.
“Merry Christmas!” they said, their voices full of joy.
May your holidays be bright, your hearts be warm, and your homes be filled with love—just like ours. 🎄💕
