The Pleasure of Making an Altar Building an altar can be simple, easy, and playful.  And in this case, communal. And sometimes, rule breaking. “Dad, a jade plant is not a Christmas tree,” she said. “I beg to differ.  Jade’s sprit works for me.” The stuffed mouse was added by Suzanne.  The photo has been moved by several people.  What you can’t tell is that it is an image of an opened mouth, whistling marmot.  One of my totemic creatures.  He was at the birth of Christ.  It’s documented. This altar clearly has roots in my Christian heritage.  Make ones …