paying tribute to a tree
Here’s a little (month of) Earth Day inspiration for you.
Each year right about now my grandparents used to throw a party for a tree. I know, doesn’t that sound amazing?
Their Mount Fuji cherry tree spanned 60 feet and bloomed each April. It inspired their annual Japanese-themed dinner party featuring sushi, chopsticks, kimonos and my grandmother’s porcelain butterfly dishes.
Just look at this stunning tree - definitely worthy of a party!
And here they are with friends, paying tribute to Mt. Fuji in kimonos. (my grama is 3rd from left, my grandfather is on the right)
My grandmother tells me Sunset Magazine wanted to feature the party one year, but she declined. She didn’t want to offend anyone who wasn’t invited then might feel bad seeing it in a magazine! My sweet grama.
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