We do a real tree...typically spruce. I like them 7'-8' tall, with a big lit star on top. We have red, blue, and purple bulbs, white lights, and some red and gold bead garland that we use for trim.

The only thing I hate is picking up the fallen pine needles...btu it's better than having them stab your feet.

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I think men talk to women so they can sleep with them and women sleep with men so they can talk to them. ~ Jay McInerney