Friday, December 19, 2014

A Tree, at Last

Christmas tree, piazza Grande, Livorno
We have a Christmas tree, at last! It was set up without using public funds, thanks to a pool of local entrepreneurs.
Christmas tree, piazza Grande, Livorno
In the past days someone had already placed there a smaller tree, decorated with plastic plates: each one of them bears the name of a problem still “on the plate” for Livorno.

See also: The Pisan Tree

15 comments:

  1. Would it surprise you if I said I like the second tree best? :-)

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  2. I like them both but have more affection for the 2nd, less-imposing tree with the messages for the people and the politicians!

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  3. I also like them both. The second one has much more to say...both literally and figuratively.

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  4. Personally, I like the first one best. It is beautiful. Compliments to the business people who funded it.

    The second one is OK as a small protest, but it doesn't inspire any pride.

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  5. I prefer the little one. The big one does have nice lights.

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  6. It's a bit sad that business people have to step up and do what the city should have automatically done.

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  7. A beautiful Christmas tree, you complained too soon... :-)
    I like your night shot, VP !

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  8. what a beautiful tree, and great people to bring that together....hope those issues get solved on the little tree!

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  9. The public has a mighty 'sword' when pushed into a corner.

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  10. Well, you have one. But it is very sad that the city is going through all this problems.

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  11. The smaller one is sad but the big one is beautiful and happy and joyful and oh I love it!

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  12. Il primo รจ bello, il secondo la dice lunga! Ciao, Arianna

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  13. I am so pleased LIVORNO got a beautiful Christmas tree!
    The first one is wonderful.
    The second one is a reminder of things to work for in the next year / the next budget.

    Happy weekend!

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  14. I had a feeling something like this would happen. Nice photo of the tree.

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