The piece reflects on a moment when a city man visits a rural property in search of Christmas trees for sale. The setting is a snowy, rural landscape bordering the city. The visitor represents the city’s search for something essential to its Christmas celebrations, namely trees from the countryside. The property owner recounts the interaction with the city man, who assesses the trees, aiming to purchase a thousand of them for a modest price. The owner muses on the value of the trees, both financially and sentimentally, ultimately deciding against selling them. The story highlights the conflict between commercial gain and personal value, underscoring a gentle lament about modernization and commodification. The poem concludes with a heartfelt wish for a Merry Christmas, blending personal sentiment with observations on human interaction and commerce.