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The ultimate SHOW US YOUR TREE megathread!

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ChristmasTree2023 · 27/11/2023 17:08

I think the time has come to get a bit of magic into our houses without people thinking you are crazy for putting the tree up this early. 🙂

Let's use this thread not to boast but perhaps to give each other some ideas or motivate each other to slowly get into a Christmas mood. It's been a tough year for many myself included and whilst I did take the box with the tree out I am still waiting for this final push to start setting it up/decorating. Would love to see all your beautiful Christmas trees.

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TriceratopsRocks · 27/11/2023 21:53

DS also had the GENIUS idea of making his own hanging chocolates, by drilling a hole in squares of chocolate!

Our tree is a bit of a rag tag affair, but I love it. Every year I buy a big box (or two) of assorted lindt lindor chocolate balls, and I spend one evening in front of the tv, just tying cotton around each wrapper to hang them on the tree. Best tree chocolates ever! Our other decorations are a load of pinecones I collected in the woods with the kids one year when they were little, and which I then spray painted gold, copper and silver. Some of these have now been thrown as they got a bit raggedy but most are still fine, and we still have a shoebox full left. Also have some snowmen I crocheted a few years ago, and various things the kids have made over the years. The tree is almost always B&Q (usually when they reduce them about a week before Christmas). Sadly I couldn't find a pic when I looked just now. If I come across one later I will add it :)

Devilrocknroller · 27/11/2023 22:10

Mine went up on the weekend

The ultimate SHOW US YOUR TREE megathread!

Devilrocknroller · 27/11/2023 22:11

QuestionableMouse · 27/11/2023 21:27

I'm not sure mine is going to survive my kitten. He's fascinated by it 😂

Hahaha I love this! 😂

ssd · 27/11/2023 22:13

Where did you get your corner unit, i love it

Falalalalaa · 27/11/2023 22:18

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Misunderstoodagain · 27/11/2023 22:28

1st year our 4 year old has decorated it with us vs 1st year we got that one when he was 18 months :)

LegoDeathTrap · 27/11/2023 22:36

I’m sorry, did my calendar spell December wrong?

QuestionableMouse · 27/11/2023 22:36

Devilrocknroller · 27/11/2023 22:11

Hahaha I love this! 😂

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The tree is in the kitchen and he's currently yelling at the door so he jump on it 🙈😂😂😂

Nanalisa60 · 27/11/2023 22:40

Sorry it’s November, but this weekend tree and all decs will be up. Cant wait had a day off work today and gave house a really good clean ready for the Christmas decorations.

thorneyislanddoris · 27/11/2023 22:41

Here's mine. We put it up yesterday. It's a bit early but DD wanted to do it. 🎄

SweetFemaleAttitude · 27/11/2023 22:44

Ifailed · 27/11/2023 21:08

A couple of these are actual (dead) trees, the rest are plastic monstrosities.

You're on the wrong thread.

The fun sponge superiority complex thread, is thad'a way ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️

Trevorton · 27/11/2023 22:44

That’s beautiful. Where did you get your gonk decorations please?

Becausemymumtoldmeso · 27/11/2023 23:00

It’s up!! 😁
Not fully finished yet, I’m not happy with the top

Becausemymumtoldmeso · 27/11/2023 23:02

Ispywithmycynicaleye · 27/11/2023 20:16

Found out I'm having major surgery on my leg and foot in 2 weeks so thought I'd better get my tree up now.

@Ispywithmycynicaleye absolutely stunning!!

Merrimentandsparkle · 27/11/2023 23:05

I love Christmas and this is a great idea for a thread! I bought a new tree but ended up keeping the old one too 😅

Nongatron · 27/11/2023 23:12

@QuestionableMouse hahaha that’s hilarious, and what a cute cat

Pinkpinkpink15 · 27/11/2023 23:18

Ifailed · 27/11/2023 21:08

A couple of these are actual (dead) trees, the rest are plastic monstrosities.

@Ifailed

just why?

is your life that miserable you need to 💩 on everyone else??

Pinkpinkpink15 · 27/11/2023 23:23

SocksAndTheCity · 27/11/2023 21:21

@Pinkpinkpink15 the trees come in a large tub with soil and netting over them (it's easy enough to get off and put back on afterwards), and you get a big plastic saucer to sit them on - they need watering every day, although I've forgotten occasionally.

The delivery doesn't include bringing them inside the property so if you want one bigger than about five foot you'll likely need some help to move it as the tubs are heavy, but there's very little mess. The website is here

https://www.christmasonthehill.co.uk/

and I'm sure there will be others scattered about. I'll be a lot more helpful when the thing arrives and I can post a photo 😀

@SocksAndTheCity

that may have been another reason it was 'a thought put on hold'

after an accident I don't have much use of one arm & I've lost a lot of strength & ability.

i do have friends who help me with stuff, but i try not too ask too often & save it for things that are important.

I'll look around next year & see if I can find a company that will bring it inside

thanks for your help x

Pinkpinkpink15 · 27/11/2023 23:28

PinkSkiesAtNight · 27/11/2023 20:46

Mine went up on Friday, as DS is going away with his dad soon for the whole of the holidays. Sob. And so we wanted to enjoy the tree together.
There is a real Mish mash of decs, some bought cheap the first year, and every year DS and I choose a new decoration for him and his late sister. I love it.
DS also had the GENIUS idea of making his own hanging chocolates, by drilling a hole in squares of chocolate!

That's lovely.

How old is DS? Love his ingenuity!!

I'm very sorry about your DD, it's lovely you & DS choose a decoration for her as well each year

MrsHughesPinny · 27/11/2023 23:30

Put ours up on Friday! I love having it, it really cheers me up!

Pinkpinkpink15 · 27/11/2023 23:32

QuestionableMouse · 27/11/2023 21:27

I'm not sure mine is going to survive my kitten. He's fascinated by it 😂

@QuestionableMouse

i think you ll need to move it & the chair (plus take any sentimental ornaments off it!!

keep your phone/camera handy!!

in all seriousness, bugger lugs could hurt himself biting through the cable.

Pinkpinkpink15 · 27/11/2023 23:33

elp30 · 27/11/2023 21:04

I love seeing everyone's Christmas trees :)

I don't have mine up yet because I usually get a real tree and I own a Mini Cooper and the tree is usually longer than the roof! I'm renting a car on the weekend for a completely different reason and picking up the tree then. However, I do have two photos to share with all of you.

I live in Texas and the Friday after Thanksgiving is when we begin the Christmas festivities. I spent the Friday in San Antonio and they have a very large party where they let off fireworks and light up all the trees along the River Walk. It's always very beautiful.

The second photo is of a tree on sale which I am sure will amuse you as much as it amused me. Yes, that's $1,250, approximately £1,000.

@elp30

photis if the 🌲 on the 🚗 please!!

Pinkpinkpink15 · 27/11/2023 23:35

lozrox90 · 27/11/2023 21:29

Here's ours! I couldn't wait to get it up this year!

@lozrox90

i love your tree!!

& the one on the wall 😍

CatchHimDerry · 27/11/2023 23:37

I am unimpressed with this years tree selection and will be trying to improve on it tomorrow, it’s not fat and full enough for my liking!… so here’s last years for now!

great thread idea some really beautiful ones on here 😍

Pinkpinkpink15 · 27/11/2023 23:38

Devilrocknroller · 27/11/2023 22:10

Mine went up on the weekend

Lovely!

it's a very Stately Home type photo!! Your dogs absolutely complete the image!!

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