lionfamily1999 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Normally, Christmas has been packed away by today. This year is different, because Luke has developed a real attachment to our tree. He waters it every morning, has us plug in the lights, rearranges ornaments, etc. How long should I indulge him? Honestly, I'm considering moving the tree into another room that is less used and leaving it up until it is finally completely dead. My two olders lose interest after the presents are unwrapped. This is a first for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I often leave decorations up until New Years or so. Christmas lights are usually down by June. There is no harm in giving him a few more days with his pet tree :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Can you get him a house plant? The tree is probably a fire hazard, particularly with plugging the lights in. (Sorry. My husband is a firefighter and had a fatal fire a few years ago that involved a Christmas tree, and the daughter and grandchildren of a co-worker. We err on the side of complete paranoia.) This year, we opted for a couple of potted Norfolk pines. You could add a string of battery operated lights and let him have at it without having a Christmas tree up forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 We have a tiny house, but I can put it in the kitchen in a corner and let him keep it till' it becomes a fire hazard. I didn't know if that was too indulgent, lol. Bean, I'm married to the Grinch. He's gotton better, but rather than rumble, we decorate early (his compromise to me) and take it down quickly (my compromise to him). At the same time, every kid should have a pet and if Luke's a tree hugger, so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Can you get him a house plant? The tree is probably a fire hazard, particularly with plugging the lights in. (Sorry. My husband is a firefighter and had a fatal fire a few years ago that involved a Christmas tree, and the daughter and grandchildren of a co-worker. We err on the side of complete paranoia.) This year, we opted for a couple of potted Norfolk pines. You could add a string of battery operated lights and let him have at it without having a Christmas tree up forever. That's hilarious, I wrote the fire hazard comment before I read your post. The lights are only connected during the day. We've lost our house to a natural disaster before and are very careful not to manufacture another reason to live in a motel for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Theirs were, too. Dry trees go very, very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 We leave ours up until Epiphany. Everyone should do the same. She has spoken. So let it be written. So let it be done. (what is WRONG with me? I'm being too goofy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 We keep ours up until Epiphany also. One more week and we get to undecorate and drag it, shedding pine needles, outside. :glare: I love having live trees, but hate the clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 We leave ours up until Epiphany. Everyone should do the same. She has spoken. So let it be written. So let it be done. (what is WRONG with me? I'm being too goofy) When is Epiphany? Just so I do as should be done. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 January 6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Our tree was so fresh that it has barely shed needles. Every day I run my hand over a branch pretty hard and am struggling to pull even one needle off. That said I am ready for it to go. I will wait for the weekend though. It needs to be gone before school starts up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 January 6! Thanks! Now, what exactly IS Epiphany, lol :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 We just took down our tree and gave it to the goats & sheep as a treat. I told the kids that they would appreciate getting it today while it is still fresh. My allergies have been awful with the tree this year. I like the idea of a house plant to care for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Epiphany, that's the day the camels come! It's the 12th day of Christmas when the wise men finally make it across your living room to the stable to see the Baby Jesus. As Christmas comes to a close we think of those people from far away taking the story of Jesus home to share with the world. And you walk around the house humming "We Three Kings". Then you get to clean up the mess. :) It is part of our church worship and we often have a party as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hmm, I guess we'll start celebrating Epiphany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Purchase a little live tree for him...and do a trade? Carrie;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Purchase a little live tree for him...and do a trade? Carrie;-) That is an EXCELLENT idea. We could even get one already decorated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 We didn't put up a Christmas tree at all this year. So when do you suppose I should dismantle the nonexistant tree and stuff it back in the attic? ETA: Rum anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 We leave ours up until Epiphany. Everyone should do the same. She has spoken. So let it be written. So let it be done. :iagree: I can't believe how early some people take down their decorations. We barely get our up before Christmas Eve! I like to enjoy them in the calm and quiet that is after Christmas Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 :iagree: I can't believe how early some people take down their decorations. We barely get our up before Christmas Eve! I like to enjoy them in the calm and quiet that is after Christmas Day. Generally we decorate the day after Thanksgiving and leave everything up until New Years. We decorated this year also even though we don't have a tree, but it is all coming down within the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 We have a tiny little house. The tree is taking up a good chunk of our living space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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