I start putting up my tree during the Thanksgiving holiday. It usually takes me 4 days to get it up. I bought a "fake" tree several years back. It's tough to put up but looks beautiful (I paid alot for it) and I don't have to worry about going out to buy the tree, it drying out etc. The tree is 8'. It's big. It takes lot of lights and ornaments.

Over the years I have collected many beautiful and expensive ornaments (I'm single, no kids to break them). I also make ornaments which I sell at Christmas time but alot go on the tree. Once the tree is up with lights and ornaments, you can barely see the needles or any green. I usually cover almost every inch with something.

I love having my tree up - it's so pretty!!!!!!!

I'll post a photo once I get it up this year.