This story follows a young fir tree who is always unhappy with his present situation, constantly longing to grow bigger and experience something grander than his peaceful life in the forest. He gets his wish when chosen as a Christmas tree, experiencing brief glory before being relegated to a dark attic and eventually discarded outside, withered and useless. Only then does he realize he wasted his life wishing it away instead of appreciating the simple joys of his youth and surroundings, serving as a cautionary tale about the importance of cherishing the present moment.

This story follows a young fir tree who is always unhappy with his present situation, constantly longing to grow bigger and experience something grander than his peaceful life in the forest. He gets his wish when chosen as a Christmas tree,...

The Fir Tree | Christmas Stories