I leave mine up thru the Epiphany also. I love Christmas so I like to start it as early as I can get away with! ;)

I use a live tree, but, they are usually all cut at the same time, so earlier is actually better as it gets in the water sooner. (If that made any sense) Oh, yes! Andrea Bocelli and his voice are like heaven on earth. Throw in a little Pavarotti and perhaps Three Tenors and I am golden.

I hope all is well in your world. I went to pay my respects to Bush41 on Tuesday as he lay in State at the Rotunda. I am glad that he wanted to buried back in Texas. He loved it there. Thanks for the visit!

!tip