We always have a real tree because we get given one by uncle who grows a few. We wouldn’t bother otherwise, they seem quite expensive in the shops. He will even deliver it in his van since I don’t like mess in the car.
The tree fits in a metal stand, sometimes I have to trim it to make it into the traditional shape but it normally looks quite good.
It gets decorated by whoever has the time or inclination but it is kept simple, clear lights and some baubles usually does it. Maybe a bit of tinsel. This year myself and girl friend have erected and decorated it, which was mostly successful although the whole job took about twice as long as usual due to unscheduled spontaneous interruptions and a couple of broken baubles.
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