Christmas tree

Call me Gram · December 4

With all the issues there are to deal with, this seems so very trivial. But, maybe someone here has some wisdom for me.

I used to LOVE putting up the Christmas tree. It was almost a "ceremony" for me, with holiday music playing and every single ornament being hung on the tree. Window swags, candles, a village of ceramic houses, angels of every type throughout the house, stocking hangers with fake snow, outdoor lights, multiple Rubbermaid boxes of decorations and ornaments… you get the idea. Now, I don't want to put up the tree, and there's no way any of those other things are going to happen.

However, our grandkids will be here for Christmas and I am looking for an easy tree to assemble. I can't have a live one, as the smell aggravates my sinuses. Our artificial one is huge, needs to be retrieved from our climb up attic, and comes in four pieces that annoy my DH (w/dementia) and me.

Can anyone suggest a tree that comes pre-lit, and maybe even pre-decorated, that is easy to assemble? Something that will simplify the process, but still provide a traditional lighted tree?

Last Dance · December 4

Most places like Home Depot, Menard's, Lowe's, Walmart sell small Christmas trees that either fold or are easy to put together. I bought mine From Walmart about 7 years ago it's pre lit and all the lights still works It comes in three sections It takes about 5 minutes to put it together. It's about 5 1/2 feet tall maybe two or three feet around. I bought it for reason you are looking for a new one I Paid $79 for it.

God's blessings to you.

Chris20cm · December 4

I found just what you are describing several years ago at a Goodwill store. At a very reasonable price and it's in two pieces: the base and the tree, and you just fold up the branches after the Christmas season, and toss it back up in the attic. It even has the lights on it.

Leesee · December 4

This year's viral Christmas decoration is the Pop-up Christmas Tree 😀 Might be exactly what you are looking for. Here is a YouTube video about how they work. There are different manufacturers and sizes available on Amazon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfQhq8wS0Vo

Call me Gram · December 4

Definitely a lot more options out there these days! Thank you all!!

Chammer · December 4

My mom who lives alone uses poinsettias for the holiday. She has some that she maintains through the year and buys more as needed from one of the local fundraisers that sell them. It is festive and much easier for her and lots less to store!

H1235 · December 4

I have an easy three piece prelit tree. I don’t think it would be too hard to find what you are looking for. I thinks that’s just the way they are made these days. You might want to consider buying a few boxes of basic ornaments. I think in might be less emotional than going through all those special ornaments with so many stories and memories. It would also be easier to just open a few boxes and hang the ornament rather than going through and unwrap it all the single ornaments. I know so many of my ornaments go in their own special box, it’s time consuming.

Atacinelli · December 4

there is a tree that’s perlite and decorated you just lift it up. Not sure how pricy it is. I got a small perlite tree and bought balls from dollar store. I can’t do all the decorating at my age and my husband can’t help anymore. Hope this helps

persevere · December 5

Hey there, I finally let go of our old tradition last year and got this nice fiber optic 2 piece tree from Home Depot I think. 7’ tall, cheap, and beautiful. Colors change gently and everybody loves it because it’s different. And the best part is the fiber optics are too delicate to allow any ornaments so you couldn’t put them on even if you wanted to - lol. Put the tree up, pull out just your favorite decorations (not too many), spread some candy around for the kids and call it a day. You’ll be glad you did.

Biggles · December 5

For us Christmas was always a busy hubbub of twinkling lights, lovely cooking smells, carols and of course the Christmas tree. Traditions that we loved but now it’s not the same and so difficult. Yes we have the grandchildren coming over a trial in itself. I thought as simple as possible so this is what I have done. A string of solar lights that only come on outside when it’s dark so they don’t upset my DH. A pop up Christmas tree that lives in a flat pack and can be put up in 5 minutes (decorations are already attached) playing soft Christmas carols on and off for the week before the day to get my DH used to the tunes. Set up a Christmas table outside with very simple (but nice) finger food that my DH can manage etc etc and the most important is setting a time limit with our daughter and son-in-law for an early start and early finish allowing maybe 2 hours only. Fingers crossed hopefully the evening should work. Good luck.

jgreen · December 5

Hi @Call me Gram

DH and I visited with friends last Christmas who downsized and moved to a senior living facility. They had a lovely tabletop tree that fit into their living room perfectly. It was festive yet not a trip hazard. With something like that you can tuck the presents for grandchildren under the table.

I hope you are able to do some of your traditional decorating - even if scaled back. I am finding it therapeutic to put a few things out each day. DH hasn’t even noticed what I’ve done yet! We’ll see when I set up the tree next week.

Quilting brings calm · December 5

We bought a five foot pre-lit tree from Menards. It’s two pieces plus the included stand. I also saw two foot trees there.

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