Wendy suggested that I include a picture of the actual cookie tree - great idea! When that posting appeared, however, TRAEA's Grandma was nowhere near ready to display cookies. They weren't baked, and the tree wasn't up. But everything was ready by the time everyone arrived.
The non-edible decorations are purposely unbreakable, just in case there is a too-close encounter. Not to worry, at least this year. Kids and adults alike cruised the branches picking out a treat - and laying claim to a specific cookie for the future. Although they're wrapped, the boxes around the tree have no presents except spare cookies wrapped for future display.
