The makeshift Christmas tree, made from cardboard tubes and tinsel, became the centerpiece of a joyous family moment, highlighting the blending of cultures and traditions.
Ba Noi, my grandmother, mistook our Christmas tree for Buddha himself, reflecting the delightful mix of Western and Eastern customs in our Vietnamese family.
As children, we found humor in our grandmother’s confusion, unaware of the inevitable passage of time and the eventual loss of our family matriarch.
The cherished memory of constructing a cardboard Christmas tree reminds us how cultural symbols can unite family, creating lasting memories across generations.
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