Be happy with any Christmas tree

In response to the letter from Mary Martin (“Montrose Christmas tree is shameful,” Dec. 12), I also don’t especially like this tree, but not knowing where it came from, who chose this tree or how much it cost, I am happy to put up with it.

Our great little town of Montrose has the Christmas parade, trolley rides, Christmas bands and, of course, Santa Claus. Perhaps after budgeting for all of these wonderful things, that was the only affordable tree.

In these tough economic times, we should be happy we even have a Christmas tree!

Janette Williams

Montrose