The Fir Tree

“Oh, if only I were a big tree like the others,” sighed the little tree, “then I could spread my branches far out around me and look out into the wide world with my peak.” An eager little fir-tree is in such a hurry to grow up that he cannot appreciate the moment. Yearning for the promise of an imagined future, the tale explores the meaning of living in the moment and enjoying the fleeting present.

In his inimitable and classic style, the Danish fairy-tale master H.C Andersen, brings both animals and trees to life in this bittersweet Christmas story.