Ooops. shameless self promotion and a bit of cultural humor.

Russians.

Lighting sparklers inside. . . near a Douglas Fir (orwhatever)
blanketed in tinsel, while sitting on a couch that appears
to be covered in some kind of synthetic material
is only a slight fire hazard.

Not to mention, according to American culture, this decor is so 1973.

I love little glimpses into other cultures like this one.

Almost makes my day as much as daily photo blogging does.

I shrieked in disbelief, but then I laughed.

I'm sure no beautiful foreign girls were injured in this holiday
lapse in judgment.