The Christmas Tree

The Christmas Tree

<b>The classic <i>New York Times</i>–bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit</b><br />  <br /> On his annual search for Rockefeller Center’s next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named “Tree.” Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony’s appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature.<br />  <br /> She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree’s existence, Sister Anthony realizes it’s time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life.<br />  <br /> Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, <i>The Christmas Tree</i> is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages.<br />