What a Quiet Tradition Tells Us**

There are certain traditions we follow without questioning them,
yet they return every year with the same familiar feeling.
Decorating a New Year’s tree is one of them.

Bringing an evergreen tree into our homes during the darkest days of winter and adorning it with lights is, in fact, a very old human instinct.

Thousands of years ago, people looked at trees that remained green even when nature fell silent and remembered one simple truth:
Life does not stop—it only changes form.

That is why the tree was decorated.
Because the tree represents continuity, balance, and strong roots.
The lights, on the other hand, represent direction.

Every small light we hang today is the modern reflection of a candle once lit long ago.
And the message remains the same:

Darkness is temporary. There is always a way forward.

Over time, this tradition took on different meanings across cultures.
But its essence never changed.
The New Year’s tree is not so much about new beginnings as it is about the need for a solid foundation.

Because people can only look to the future when they feel secure.

That is why, at this time of year, the idea of “home” becomes more present.
A home is not merely a place—
it is a center that brings balance to life’s rhythm.

As a leader, I believe this deeply:
People can make the right decisions only when they feel at ease.
As uncertainty decreases, clarity emerges.

In life, just as in important decisions…
having a companion who understands the process, provides clear answers, and knows when to slow you down makes a real difference.

The lights of a New Year’s tree do exactly that.
They are not loud.
They do not seek attention.
They simply make the path visible.

Perhaps this is why we continue this tradition as the year comes to an end.
It reminds us of something essential:
When we are standing on solid ground, the road ahead is no longer intimidating.

Every tree decorated today
is a quiet statement of confidence in tomorrow.

I wish for the coming year to bring calmer minds, clearer perspectives, and stronger decisions.
And I hope everyone has the privilege of viewing life from a place where they feel secure.

Because peace is never a coincidence.
It is built on the right foundations.