The Last Christmas Tree: An Idyl of Immortality

"The Last Christmas Tree: An Idyl of Immortality" by James Lane Allen is a reflective story pondering life, death, and the way things repeat in nature. Set in a quiet, snowy place with only two fir trees left, the narrative examines what it means to be human, civilizations fading away, and whether anything lasts forever. Through the trees' talks, the story touches on people's hopes and letdowns, wondering if some part of us can live on after we die. The book gives a touching look at what could happen to Earth, the cycle of being born and dying, and the mix of beauty and sadness in what people dream of and remember, as the last bits of life give way to a quiet snow.