Sunday, December 29, 2019

The Holly and the Ivy

I was a member of a choir a few years ago. We had a Christmas performance coming up. At our final rehearsal the director instructed us about the dress code: dark pants or skirt with a button up/blouse in your choice of red or green.  What a Christmas-y color scheme!

The day of the concert arrived, and I showed up at the venue wearing a black skirt with a forest green sweater. Although I was in compliance with the dress code, there was a problem: each of the other singers wore a red top. 

In a group of thirty individuals, how did twenty-nine favor red?

By virtue of being the only choir member donning green, it gave the appearance that I either didn't follow instructions or didn't get the memo. 

I still choose green attire for most Christmas events. Because variety is a good thing.


 

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