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Christmas Tree when you live alone

OhioAngel — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:32:10 GMT

If you live alone do you put up a Christmas tree? I am divorced and at first I did still put up a 4 foot tree but last year I didnt. I am not sure that I will this year. I guess I feel silly putting it up for just me, and now that company will not stop by this season.

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Lali1 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:08:23 GMT

I don't live alone but I haven't put up a tree for a couple fo years. I get the small real ones and put a few ornaments on them. I also have a couple of small faux ones I put here and there.

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itsmetoo — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:08:27 GMT

Don't feel silly putting it up for just you. YOU are worth it!!

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OhioAngel — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:11:33 GMT

I donated many decorations we had after the divorce and our tree. Then I got another tree that had built in tinsel, it was very pretty. I donated that a couple of years ago then last year had no tree. I had a grapevine tree with clear lights that I donated too. I do have alot of very nice decorations though and some that my Mom and Dad had gotten me thru the years that I do miss using with no tree!

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Travone — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:11:57 GMT

For me it just depends on if I'm in a decorating/Christmas mood. I have all the fixins, sometimes I go full out, some times a small trea and sometimes nothing. Do what feels right for you when the time comes closer.

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EatWell — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:51:37 GMT

@OhioAngel wrote:
If you live alone do you put up a Christmas tree? I am divorced and at first I did still put up a 4 foot tree but last year I didnt. I am not sure that I will this year. I guess I feel silly putting it up for just me, and now that company will not stop by this season.

@OhioAngel

Yes. I have a fresh tree delivered. Gives me immense comfort and pleasure at Christmas.

There is nothing like the scent of a fresh Douglas fir, sitting near a warm crackling fireplace, and a glass of wine, hot chocolate, or spiced hot apple cider in hand. Music on. Enjoying some special cuisine. A good time even if alone.😊

~Life is short. Enjoy everyday as if it is your last day on earth. You could die tomorrow.~

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Mustang Shar — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:13:12 GMT

I don't put one up, I go to my daughter's for the holiday now. I do have a couple of 1 ft trees but keeping them boxed this year.

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OhioAngel — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:17:35 GMT

The only tree I ever get is the pre light tree Used to not like the job of putting on the lights and my hubby would do that until we get the pre lit.

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HLP — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:18:36 GMT

@OhioAngel wrote:
If you live alone do you put up a Christmas tree? I am divorced and at first I did still put up a 4 foot tree but last year I didnt. I am not sure that I will this year. I guess I feel silly putting it up for just me, and now that company will not stop by this season.

I'm a widow, all my friends in the neiborhood who came here have died,so no I don't put up a tree. I do decorate my kitchen table with Valerie for each holiday, and enjoy it immensely. My son and DIL go out if town. I trimmed so much when my husband was here, but not any more. In the winter time in WV it's dark by 4:30, go to bed and watch TV. Don't miss it a bit.

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HeatherAG — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:21:24 GMT

@OhioAngel wrote:
If you live alone do you put up a Christmas tree? I am divorced and at first I did still put up a 4 foot tree but last year I didnt. I am not sure that I will this year. I guess I feel silly putting it up for just me, and now that company will not stop by this season.

I didn't do it last year because my back was a mess, but am definitely putting it up this year ... as early as possible. If you get enjoyment out if, put it up; if not, don't. I find that even years where I'm feeling less seasonally enthusiatic I really like having the tree lighted every night. I put a timer on it and come home to it lighted.

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elizabethl123 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:25:25 GMT

CANT REMEMBER LAST TIME W E PUT UP A TREE W E GO TO OUR SONS HUBBY PASSED AWAY 4 YRS AGO I GO THERE FOR ALL THE HOLIDAYS. ITS NOT THE SAME I WILL BE 91 THIS MONTH

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Mz iMac — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:26:16 GMT

NOPE! I'm never home

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HeatherAG — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:26:55 GMT

@OhioAngel wrote:
I donated many decorations we had after the divorce and our tree. Then I got another tree that had built in tinsel, it was very pretty. I donated that a couple of years ago then last year had no tree. I had a grapevine tree with clear lights that I donated too. I do have alot of very nice decorations though and some that my Mom and Dad had gotten me thru the years that I do miss using with no tree!

Something I did for my parents now that they are older is that I made two wreaths and incorporated some really special ornaments in each. They are lighted and I added other elements - I think that they turned out really well. Also, I like to string lighted garland and add some of my heavier ornaments that tend to pull down the tree branches. So even if you don't put up a full tree, you can definitely show off your ornaments.

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:27:39 GMT

No, I don't. I live in a small apartment and have no room for a tree.

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queendiva — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:39:37 GMT

I live alone and put up TWO trees every year. One large, one smaller (3 ft?)

Of course, I have entertained a bit and not sure if that will be happening this year- even with family. I am hoping to be scheduled for elective surgery in December which may also cause me to skip the trees, but only for this year.

I used to put up the big tree for the kids and for my mom. She has passed, the kids are grown. Now I do it exclusively for me; it makes me happy. Why would I as a single person skip the effort at Christmastime to create beauty in my home, for me to enjoy?

One year when I was in my 20's I threatened not to decorate- not even a small tree. My friends were not having it! I did buy a tabletop real tree and decorated it have put up a tree every year since.

I am reminded that my favorite garden center will have their wonderful, unique ornaments and decor on display soon. I used to live around the corner. I still go back every October for gifts and at least one new ornament for myself.

I expect that when I am too old to make the effort to put up a tree that DS and his family will put up a small tree for me to enjoy. He is all about the tree.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:41:49 GMT

I haven't put up a tree since 2000. I got tired of hauling all the stuff from upstairs, rearranging furniture to make room for everything etc. knowing in 2 weeks I had to undo everything.

My son was getting married in 2001 and I gave everything to him and my furture DIL. Take what you want and throw the rest.

I have a tabletop ceramic tree that I got out sometimes. DH didn't care if we had one or not.

It was fun when the kids were young but after they were grown it was just extra work.

We have a 1 yr. old cat now and a tree could be Disneyland for her.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:42:38 GMT

Do what makes you happy. I remember when I was single I was talking about buying furniture for my apartment, and an older woman couldn't understand why I would go to the trouble because I wasn't married. 🤦‍♀️. My advice for what. It's worth is decorate the heck out of your home. This year especially we need the beauty and joy. JMO.🎄

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freakygirl — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:44:05 GMT

i have a husband and no kids. we haven't put up a tree in many years. i do put out my christmas gnomes though!

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:44:22 GMT

I am married, we have grand kids. I have not put up a traditional tree for years. To much hassle, takes up to much space and frankly I don't enjoy deocrating a tree. My house is decorated in many other ways.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:44:31 GMT

If you enjoy it do it! I have noticed over the years my trees and decorations have gotten less elaborate. I think I have Christmas fatigue already. If I didn't have kids, I'd probably skip it but there is no reason not to if it makes you happy and doesn't feel like you "have to".