The Carpenter's Gift...a book about a little boy's dream. . . I quote a description:
This new classic Christmas gift book "brings together two great traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity." Opening in Depression-era New York City, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his father selling Christmas trees. They give a Christmas tree to construction workers building Rockefeller Center and celebrate together. Through the kindness of the construction workers and neighbors, Henry gets his wish for a nice, warm home to replace his family's drafty shack. He plants a pinecone from that first Rockefeller Center Tree. As an old man, Henry repays the gift by donating the enormous tree that has grown from that pinecone. After bringing joy to thousands as the Rockefeller Center tree, its wood will be used to build a home for another family in need.
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31101
Thu, Dec 12, 2013 @ 3:42 PM
I will never look at another tree quite the same because of your story, Vicky! Beautiful tree, Love the deer punched out of a page and the pretty stars all make a fabulous card~
------------------------------ ~Roberta
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Thu, Dec 12, 2013 @ 6:15 PM
Oh Vicky....I MUST read that book! Your description just gave me chills! Love your card....that background is perfect and your tree and deer are lovely!
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