Others say the red cardinal symbolizes lost loved ones ... Many early German Christmas trees were adorned with acorn ...

And while nothing is better than that custard, pairing it with a Christmas tree makes the experience ... ingredients (my personal favorite is the "Cardinal Sin," which is custard with tart ...

May your blessing be upon all who gather around this tree, all who keep the Christmas festival by its lights. We wait for the coming of the Christ, the days of everlasting justice and of peace.