celebrate conspicuous non-consumption

we love the lobby tree

lights are always on.
who pays?
@ christmas '08 (2 yrs past) the tree appeared mid December,
adorned with glow and ribbon and tradition. the way it always has for all these years past.
we photographed the tree
because it was there.
again, this year the lobby has no tree.
g we notice apartment doors barren of holiday green.
albeit:
the lobby remains clean and well-lit.
we appreciate the gift of economy; whatever the cost.