During a brief break in the showers, I decided to take a stroll up to my local church to check out the Christmas Tree Festival that was going on.
This festival is a special event where local businesses donate beautifully decorated trees for everyone in the community to enjoy.
Each tree was unique. My favourite was from the local pet shop. They also sell second hand goods with all proceeds going to local animal sanctuaries.
One of the most touching parts of the festival was a tree where you could write a message on a heart-shaped piece of paper and hang it on the tree in memory of a lost loved one.
The elf on the shelf ....
After a week of being on display, all of the trees from the festival will be donated to charity for families who can't afford to buy one, which is the true meaning of Christmas.