Originally Posted By LPFan22 We used to go to the Johnson Family Farm a couple of weeks before Christmas every year. <a href="http://www.farmerrob.com/" target="_blank">http://www.farmerrob.com/</a> I refuse to buy from tree lots ever again. The prices are crazy. If I can't afford to pay cash for a tree one year, I'll put up an artificial tree... which I will always have as a backup. Since living in Anaheim we've been putting up an artificial tree (about 4 feet) over Thanksgiving weekend. It takes me a few days to decorate with the rest... that's when I do my "spring" cleaning. I like everything to feel fresh for Christmas so I clean as I go... from scrubbing the walls to dusting every nook and cranny. At the very least we always have the tree and lights up over Thanksgiving weekend.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS llanatoye: Did you try on this one? <a href="http://www.cachristmas.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cachristmas.com/</a> Maybe it might help? Not sure.
Originally Posted By TheParsec We normally get our christmas tree the 2nd week in Dec. But this year we got ours Yesterday! We put the lights on it last night, but haven't decorated it yet, thats tonight.
Originally Posted By llanatoye Thanks 999, I was actually looking for something through the forestry department similar to what they have in Arizona. I was looking for a friend that wanted to go and scout out a tree in the local mountains if possible. I, like you, have 3 cats and the Wild Boyz (as they're known in these parts) make sure that a live tree wouldn't last much longer than overnight. I also worry about how much the vet bill would be if they ate pine needles. My ex was a bah humbug kind of guy so I used to decorate a potted cactus. Even put icicles and all the trimmings. It was kind of cute. So now, thanks to the Wild Boyz, I don't put up a tree, just decorate the house and have a fresh evergreen wreath on the inside of the front door so that I get the Christmas tree smell.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS The wreath is a great idea. I think I'll try that....if those darned cats don't jump that high.
Originally Posted By llanatoye ^^^ Just let the wreath 'fall' off the door while they're in the vicinity, make sure it creates a loud noise (I put bells on mine), drop a large book or something at the same time and they won't go near it. maybe. well, for a while anyway.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I usually decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving but it takes me a few days to get everything up and out. Sometimes it's a week before the tree is up. I like to get the entire house done and all cleaned, then we have a tree decorating "party" where I make dessert and eggnog from scratch (fresh nutmeg and coconut rum-yum). I even have a vintage eggnog punchbowl and cups that we use. I like the tree decorating to be an event (unlike the rest of the decorating that often feels overwhelming and/or like a chore). This year, however, I finished nearly all of our decorating by Sunday, including the tree. We had eggnog but weren't interested in dessert. Too full from Thanksgiving, I think. Thankfully, I really enjoyed decorating this year. I think having 2 snowdays and a nice holiday right beforehand helped me not get so stressed out about it.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 In the old days, pre-2010, it took us 2 full weekends and the week inbetween to fully decorate our house and tree. I'd come home from work have dinner and decorate each night till 10/11pm. I'm having a hard time thinking I'll go back to that once I have a house again. LOL!
Originally Posted By Pollyana Autopiadeb...Thanks for the info....we looked into it, and we needed to get a permit in Ocotber...now we know for next year. I really want a fresh tree!
Originally Posted By Labuda My tree is always day after Thanksgiving... but I decided not to do one this year. Roomies, however, put one up in the living room on Sunday.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD My tree goes up the weekend after Thanksgiving. Real Christmas trees tend to flare my athsma so only artificial for me.
