Comments on Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas treeTypePad2011-12-11T15:40:52ZSeduliahttps://www.ruerude.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.ruerude.com/2011/12/anomalies-of-french-life-redux-the-chemical-christmas-tree/comments/atom.xml/Anne commented on 'Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas tree'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef01bb07c3f57d970d2014-12-14T15:12:25Z2014-12-14T15:12:25ZAnnehttp://justanotheramericaninparis.blogspot.comNever understood those flocked trees…..especially the black ones!<p>Never understood those flocked trees…..especially the black ones!</p>Duchesse commented on 'Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas tree'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef01b8d0a7d6a8970c2014-12-12T20:47:16Z2014-12-15T00:35:14ZDuchesseMaybe they like to match their tree to their decor?<p>Maybe they like to match their tree to their decor?</p>Dovid commented on 'Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas tree'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef01a511ec2661970c2014-07-30T02:18:01Z2014-07-31T04:56:13ZDovidThe material used in flocking is flame retardant, which may have helped in its acceptance.<p>The material used in flocking is flame retardant, which may have helped in its acceptance.</p>Sedulia commented on 'Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas tree'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef01675eb2391d970b2011-12-13T12:26:45Z2011-12-13T12:26:45ZSeduliahttp://www.ruerude.comI could never find a water-tree-holder in France so I brought one back from a trip to Germany. I had...<p>I could never find a water-tree-holder in France so I brought one back from a trip to Germany. I had never thought of that reason for liking flocking but it makes sense. I had an old French lady tell me it was because it reminded her of her childhood when she had never seen snow and thought it looked like snow. She said now she knows snow doesn't look like that but the flocking still makes her nostalgic.</p>Anne commented on 'Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas tree'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef0162fdbb4f4e970d2011-12-13T02:20:44Z2011-12-13T02:20:44ZAnnehttp://justanotherdayinwashingtondc.blogspot.comLove your post. Hate those flocked trees...especially the ones that are odd shades like royal blue, orange, and black!<p>Love your post. Hate those flocked trees...especially the ones that are odd shades like royal blue, orange, and black!</p>Nicole commented on 'Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas tree'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef01675eae8b28970b2011-12-13T00:33:33Z2011-12-13T00:33:33ZNicole I assumed that people liked the flocking because the trees get so dry from not being watered and that way...<p>I assumed that people liked the flocking because the trees get so dry from not being watered and that way there are less needles on the floor. Personally, I have scoured the city looking for a tree stand with a basin for water and it is IMPOSSIBLE. Am actually considering putting one in my luggage on the trip back after the holidays. </p>Veronique Savoye commented on 'Anomalies of French life, redux: the chemical Christmas tree'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c82d353ef015438294a25970c2011-12-11T17:37:21Z2011-12-11T17:37:21ZVeronique Savoyehttp://www.frenchgirlinseattle.blogspot.comHa! ha! ha! Ah, Frenchies. "Tout un programme!" Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)<p>Ha! ha! ha! Ah, Frenchies. "Tout un programme!" Veronique (French Girl in Seattle) </p>