“Little, simple things like a Christmas tree can make such an impression and a big deal to people,” said Sue McElwee on a summer-esque December day. McElwee, a stay-at-home mom of four, is responsible for the latest holiday hotspot at the beach on North Street. “Last year, we just stuck it in the ground like an umbrella and hoped for the best,” she said about the lone Christmas Tree sitting in the sand. It was originally intended as a prop for her family photos. “It ended up being a really popular thing and tons of people were coming down to take their family photos,” McElwee said.