This cross stitch design celebrates the tradition and beauty of a Christmas tree. The pattern is worked in whole and half cross stitches with back stitching. The chart includes black and white symbols with the back stitching shown in color; a page map is included. Multiple years for personalizing the needlework are included. Te thread key shows colors by stitch count. If worked on a colored linen, the center background is not stitched. Note that a closely woven linen should be used to prevent the leads between stitched from showing.