It is time to put up our main Christmas tree.
No, we do not have a pre-lit, artificial Christmas tree. We spent $300 on a beautiful, pre-lit tree once that lasted three Christmases. On the fourth year, one whole strand of lights quit working and was not replaceable because the manufacturer did not make that type of light anymore. What did I learn from that experience? Well, I learned how to mask that entire section of the tree by how the lights were wired. I wrapped another strand of lights all over those branches to hide the lights that did not work. We threw away that Christmas tree as soon as we could and picked out this non-lighted, artificial tree the next year. We bought light strands and I got to work. I now light our Christmas tree from the inside out as I put it up. Does it take more time? Yes. Is it a pain in the rear? Yes. Do I have a hard time being motivated to do this? Yes. BUT, it is beautiful when done, and we have had this tree and light strands that cost $150 for seven years. I cannot complain, and I will never get tired of the view once it is done.
