On Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:46:34 +0100, Willi wrote:

I cut Barbara's twigs today. This is an old custom here (Austria). They
should flower on Xmas Eve or at least until New Year. These are taken
from a peach tree. One could also cut them from cherry, plum or apricot
trees, very popular are also forsythias.

G W
Peaceful and nice.