since the early 70s,
the tree at the American Museum of Natural History has been decorated with paper ornaments.
this year it features origami critters—beetles, butterflies, and grasshoppers-
that represent exhibits past, and attractions coming in the new year.
(The New Yorker)
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“what is coming is better than what is gone. let this belief aim you in the direction you need to go.”
-karen salmansohn
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
May your Christmas be filled with brightly colored memories folded into the most beautiful of shapes. Happy holidays, my friend!
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beautifully said, brad, as always. happy Christmas to you, too –
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Merry Christmas to you and your family…I loved the photo, beautiful👌🏻
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I thought it was so beautiful, too – and merry Christmas to you and yours
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Thank you very much😊🌲
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Very colorful, mixed with emotions, love, future, happiness all together..more than colors I loved the shades near to those colors..
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yes, yes –
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👍🏻
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gee, I hope Karen S is right; we could do with a year of good cheer 🙂
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oh, we are all so ready –
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That tree must be a delight to see close up.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ll bet it is –
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What a beautiful idea…. I hope the tree is INSIDE though. I would love to see it in real….
Happy festive days my friend, may the new year be as colourful as this photo but much more peaceful in general. Hugs!
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it is an inside tree, and a wonderful holiday and year ahead to you, as well – love the calendar
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What a very creative idea.
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it is, and a beautiful one –
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That’s fantastic, Beth.
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isn’t it beautiful?
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What a lovely way to decorate a tree!
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I thought it was, too –
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So this is Christmas
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one of my fav Christmas songs ever! ty, Ivor
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Yes mine too Beth
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What a wonderful idea! And excellent way to look at things, I say.
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yes, it’s a very positive way to approach the future
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Definitely the way I see things!
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How unique and beautiful!!
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it is, I love their idea
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What a beautiful Christmas tree, decorated right from the heart. May your Christmas be a colorful and joyful one too 💖
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and you too, Erika!
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Thank you, dear Beth 💖
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Such a cheerful idea. Enjoy your holidays.
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you too!)
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I’d love to learn origami, but I have trouble folding a taco.
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I remember learning to make a cup at one point…I’d love to learn again, am fascinated by paper and its art. I once saw an amazing documentary on origami
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My friend Andra makes really cool flowers.
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Have a very Merry Christmas 🎅🎄😊 Beth!
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you too!
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Sure beats those simple chains I used to make!
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I kind of love those chains )
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That’s amazing. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Beth.
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thanks, Jeff. and to you –
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Thank you, Beth.
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Love the tree, the song and the saying. Perfect.
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❤
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I’m always amazed by the creative talent out there.
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it is endless, luckily
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Not knowing what is to come can be titillating!
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I agree – all possibilities on the table
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I like that thought. ❤️
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it gives us hope
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Beautiful.
And I am aiming away!
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excellent
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I suspect that part of the fun is guessing what might be coming.
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yes!
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Wishing you a joyful Christmas my friend
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thank you so much, sadje
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You’re most welcome
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I love this!
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Thanks, jennie
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You’re welcome, Beth.
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Tree-mendous! 枩
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❤️
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