Elizabeth BoatmanA few years ago I wrote about an outdoor Christmas display at the Reagan Library. As part of this year’s holiday celebration, my daughter and I visited Simi Valley to see the gorgeous Christmas Trees. Surely, that wouldn’t be difficult. Someone told us it was near Air Force One. We found the plane, but where were the trees? Asking again, we finally found the right corridor.
The designer chose the ornaments based on President Reagan’s international visits. A poster explained each meeting and which world leader he saw. I think the first tree represents Switzerland, where President Reagan met with Kurt Furgler, the Swiss president. Why did I expect this tree to be red?
The answer is simple: Canada and Spain featured that color!
The design of the Bali tree was uncomplicated in comparison to its companions. Look closely, and the ornaments will reward you. 
As we neared the end of the display, we saw three very tall trees. I gave up trying to photograph them as either the top or bottom disappeared from the frame. I’ll include one partial tree representing a visit to Grenada. 
I confess, my tree doesn’t look anything like those I saw at the library. Evidently, I don’t have the proper ornaments. I certainly can’t match my tree topper with those I saw. Did I add a topper?
Lastly, I hope you get a chance to visit the library this holiday season. If nothing else, you can see more of my images by clicking here.
Elizabeth, great post about the Christmas trees. I like Christmas trees. They’re vast in their colors and designs.
Thanks for commenting. I also like Christmas trees, but I don’t have the skill to decorate. It’s so good to hear from you. Have a wonderful Christmas, Kimberly. All the best in 2024!