A tradition

At the end of the Christmas season it has become a tradition in Portobello to burn Christmas trees on the beach.

This has apparently been taking place for many years, however, it seems to be starting a controversy between those who burn and those who say it is environmentally unfriendly, with much to-ing and fro-ing on the local Porty People Facebook page.

Anyway, here’s a bit more info from t’internet regarding tree burning:

There is historical precedent for a Christmas tree bonfire: tradition has it that families kept their yule logs burning until the 12th day after Christmas. The burning of the Christmas trees symbolizes the end of the holiday season; it also is loosely affiliated with Epiphany on the Christian and Orthodox calendars.

Here’s hoping you are having a Good Friday.