Pecan tree decorated for Christmas draws visitors from hundreds of miles away

[@davidjohnston9356]

Beautiful beyond words. Such a loving gesture for her dad, and now for everyone to brighten their lives. ❤

[@franciscoleal6339]

"it's only special because we get to share it" ❤️

[@escazuzu9950]

A beautiful quote!

[@reiver569]

Seeing this tree every holiday season has become a tradition for my family. What a bittersweet story…

[@frdg3211]

I love it when she said, "It's special because we get to share it." That's true.

[@edmundcasey7765]

HEARTWARMING!!! I WISH WE HAVE A TREE LIKE IN EVERY STATE. . . .BEAUTY AND ART IS CALMING

[@peppermedley8271]

There is one in Hanlontown, Iowa on Hwy 9.

[@edmundcasey7765]

@@peppermedley8271 thank you for the information. . .

[@dixietyler9350]

I don’t live far from this tree. It is so spectacular to see. Definitely tugs at your heart, and gives feelings of joy and peace. So glad and thankful it is shared with the community.

[@mlr4524]

"Just" a 150-year old pecan tree? Nothing special? THAT in itself is amazing, even without the spectacular lights.

[@Hothenrik]

@@phillipbanes5484well, to some (🫵), it's just another tree.....

[@klcpca]

Simply absolutely STUNNING!!! ❤❤❤

[@CA-tk8yn]

I bet her Dad smiles quite a bit at times over this. He watches and enjoys the guests joy.

[@homeschoolingsisters538]

We need more stories like this.

[@LindaKing-lf8nk]

That is about the most incredible tree I’ve ever seen. And what a wonderful story it gives everybody hope.

[@Darci3333]

Absolutely beautiful and such a beautiful shape. Thank you for giving others such joy at this time of year❤❤❤❤

[@kandicemarye8822]

I love that woman!!! God bless her!!💜💜💜

[@lisamann8521]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ItsMeHello555]

Breathtaking.

[@delorestaylor8114]

The love for your father has spread hope and happiness in a time of need for all mankind. Let us all be reminded of the eternal hope in Christ this season. God bless you mam.🙏🏻❤️🕊🐾🦌🎄

[@TdT2211]

❤To the artist and helpers, thank you so much. ❤

[@kellymcginnis6773]

How Beautiful!

[@joedellinger9437]

Been seeing that tree for years. Now I know the story! It certainly is thoroughly illuminated… lights on every little branch. Really impressive. Thanks to the woman who makes it possible (and the people who string the lights)!

[@adelaferreira4575]

Generous people are the happiest people,that’s a lot of kindness in her heart ! Happy holidays to the lady from the tree !

[@kaycampbell8532]

Gorgeous! It's wondeful so many people have shared it's beauty and romance.

[@themermaidstale5008]

What a lovely and loving story. TFS.

[@saanasalonen8684]

amazing. it gives you hope in ur heart when you look at it, like anything is possible.

[@MrsBrit1]

That is stunning! Spectacular is a fantastic description. Just beyond beautiful....ethereal and MAGICAL!

[@Timeless80]

Stunning !!! We had a 250 year old house in our town of upstate NY that they adorned every peak, angle,window pane, door way even the white picket fence surrounding the house. There wasn't a inch of space not covered in white lights. The pecan tree reminded me of that house. 👍

[@Dream.big.dreams]

I have one on my land. Wrapped my 150 year old oak tree with RGB LED lights! Looks really cool and the tree’s lights reflect across my lake too. Plus, the changing colors make it even more beautiful!

[@JosieB2017]

There is a tree out in a field, close enough to I-35, just south of Minneapolis MN that a farmer has been lighting up similar to this tree for decades. Driving home for Christmas I would always get excited when I saw this tree shining so brightly in the darkness of a Minnesota winter. I always knew I was almost home.

[@abkl1]

what a sweet story! Wishing her family a merry christmas!

[@maurawhelan3530]

Love it. So heartwarming…thank you!

[@UmmYeahOk]

Wow. I just drove past the tree today. Had no idea something that local would one day become national news. Also love how they kept referring to Bartonville as a small Texas town. While yes, it has a small population and is still pretty much rural, it’s south of Denton and North of Dallas and Ft Worth. It’s surrounded by suburbia.

[@MrsBrit1]

I'm watching from the UK. Hopefully it will see a spot on international news soon because that is a bright spot in more ways than one! Everyone should get to see it, if only on a video of phoyos.

[@beccagee5905]

Finally a good news story! Thumbs up for the uplifting news, and lets try to do it more often than just at Christmas.

[@cmtippens9209]

A bit further south, in Tomball TX, there is a very old & MASSIVE oak tree that is similarly decorated every year. The lights only go about halfway up the tree, but its huge limbs, some of which are supported on the ground, are covered in lights. It is gorgeous! If I could, I'd attach a picture here.

[@MorningInAmerica_Nov_5_2024]

Just magical. And I so much appreciate hearing someone pronounce "pecan" correctly. 😉

[@sarapiburn2523]

It’s beautiful and so is this lady that lights the tree💜💜💜

[@lancelotdufrane]

What a rare and beautiful story.

[@raymondwolken7975]

Wow I agree the most amazing, beautiful tributes I have ever seen. My hat goes off to the humble owner thank you.❤😊

[@Roxy-e77]

What a wonderful gift! Just gorgeous!

[@s0fa274]

Wow this just brought tears to my eyes, would love to see it in person!

[@maximilianacosta2625]

An amazing story. This is such a wonderful gift of love from Barbara to all. 🧡❤️💙❄️

[@ronmcc100]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this!

[@katen1228]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING! Thank you so much for sharing, not just your tree, but the story behind it. ❤❤❤❤

[@audraarndt1824]

That pic with a red sky is so beautiful.

[@suelynrogers]

Texas sunset

[@sammonicuslux]

Gorgeous! I am so sorry for your loss, too.

[@YusukeEugeneUrameshi]

Wow it’s beautiful 😍

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

Wow! Beautiful tree and story. I thought for sure this was the same tree we saw Thanksgiving weekend otw to see friends in Brenham, TX, but was surprised to find out it's not. There is a large tree lit up in a similarly spectacular way to the right side on FM 389 near the convergence with Sawmill Rd headed into Brenham. I'm not sure if pecan or live oak tree. It was stunning, but we couldn't stop to fully take in the sight. I don't know if it has any special story like this tree in Bartonville, but it was definitely a lovely sight to behold.

[@mynameprivate7151]

My heart has melted! Thank you for this!! ❤

[@YOKokob]

I have an unexplainable love for led's this makes me happy

[@backyardbreeze112]

So beautiful! We need more of these type of stories...

[@marcusdub07]

It highlights the beauty that nature is.

[@user-meandme]

Beautiful tree

[@angelove4u936]

🎶And i think to myself, what a wonderful world🎶 The great Satchmo at his finest 💜 It so applies to this beautiful tree 🌳 Angel approved 😇💙

[@judybraviere2715]

Never saw anything soooo beautiful… your. Your DAD saw it. How could he not….everyone in Heaven witness this beautiful site. 🙏✌️🎄

[@tamt5846]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing 💕

[@joanlange4509]

Beautiful. I hope it continue to bring happiness to people for many generations.

[@liannebedard5521]

Thank you! Stunning…

[@evelynconnell3686]

Beautiful! Wish I was there ❤

[@cynthiamonteiro9010]

That tree is absolutely beautiful

[@beepers9]

So beautiful Barbara. I know Earl is looking down once again smiling. Love you❤

[@delorestaylor8114]

Magnificent 🙏🏻🎄❤️🦌🕊🐾

[@danielmartin7838]

That’s awesome. Merry Christmas all

[@judithricca6915]

The beauty and hope are clear even viewing on KZbin. Thank you.

[@vickeypierce293]

What a wonderful story ❤❤❤

[@jedarglobal3245]

Such a beautiful tree

[@yasssqueen3063]

What a sweet lady💜

[@maximilianacosta2625]

Thank you, Barbara for being the light in the world. 🧡❤️💙💚

[@donnamorrison4747]

Spectacular ❤

[@dennismorris7573]

A most heartwarming story.

[@irmahardnett]

✨💚EXQUISITE TREE Beautiful Story , God Bless Her . ✨🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL🎄✨💚

[@nca4794]

He was right! It is spectacular.

[@miketemple7686]

Who else thinks Barbra’s personality is as bright as the tree? 🌲 🌟

[@shirleycoburn1624]

Breathe taking Beautiful

[@guyjohnson3775]

Great story so beautiful 🇨🇱❤️my home wow

[@lori_olson]

There is a tree that can be seen from Interstate 35 in southern Minnesota that’s been decorated just like this tree and has been lit up every year Thanksgiving through New Year’s.

[@Rum-for-all-and-all-for-rum]

What town? Hope the local media covers it so it gets more attention.

[@lori_olson]

@@Rum-for-all-and-all-for-rum It’s near Dundas, Minnesota, on the southbound side of Interstate 35.

[@mitchlewallen4519]

Beautiful tree 🌲

[@marciah0312]

That's the most magnificent pecan tree ever!

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Wow. That is beautiful ♥️🌲👍

[@Darci3333]

Because of all the lights and the shape and beauty of it❤❤❤❤

[@Hothenrik]

Where the heck is the power source for all this magnificent lighting??😮

[@YusukeEugeneUrameshi]

I never thought christmas lights could be this SO AMAZING! Spectacular! 👏🏼🎉 Goosebumps seeing this in video, what more in person 😍 Merry Christmas 🎄😍❤️

[@flickrennels]

People who share - not asking for anything in return. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindamurns1245]

What a wonderful gift!

[@ruthannecoro6198]

It’s stunning ❤

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Wonderful. A good use of money, bringing happiness to so many.

[@joyanders3968]

Stunning!

[@sanlen1944]

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!

[@katespear1233]

Fantastic!!!!!❤

[@vickycasstevens4804]

Absolutely beautiful beautiful

[@emoore4876]

Beautiful!

[@sallytansky6994]

Thank you for sharing the light!

[@savannah58]

Reminds me when I was a kid. We had a paper shell, and a regular pecan tree. I use to hate to pick those suckers up off the ground tho😂 but at 59 I wish that I could revisit those times😢

[@lisavitale8410]

Touching story!

[@geniestotz2240]

That’s so beautiful.

[@bernieman4]

Wow! Bruce Monroe will probably roll his eye in amazement if/when he see this tree! such a beautiful work of art!

[@michelleblackley9770]

Wow! That is stunning!

[@tshaffer9681]

WOW. !!!! IT'S BEAUTIFUL ❤️.

[@robinshane4661]

Spectacular.

[@LorraineZimmerman-e8u]

It's a Wonderful Life. Beautiful Christmas Story. Merry Christmas from a Connecticut Yankee 😊

[@rebeccapeterson7405]

I light up a tree in my yard. It calms traffic and gives a bit of magic to the neighborhood.

[@lindareynolds-pj4ib]

Breath taking

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

The woman interviewed was so right. There’s been a lot of darkness lately. “I am the light of the world. He who follows me, will never walk in darkness but have the light of life . John 8:12