Christmas Tree is about the true experiences of author, Elizabeth M Scott. As she grew up in rural Maine, it became her responsibility at age eight to annually get the family Christmas Tree and to decorate the house for the holiday season. From trudging through the snow searching for the perfect tree to actually seeing the bright Christmas Star on Christmas Eve, the reader feels part of this occaision by the author's unique descriptive ability to paint pictures with words. This book depicts the anxiety of a child at Christmas time, the helpfulness in preparing for this special holiday, and reveals the true meaning of the season. As the author remembers these childhood days, she writes a note of appreciation to her parents with a joyous, thankful heart.