Who won't have a Christmas tree this year? And why?

[Archae]

In my case, due to having two cats.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I am considering putting one up this year,

but I also have two cats, and so far the signs aren't good. The younger one has already tried to eat some fake evergreen decorations, which I finally had to put on a shelf out of reach. I'm going to try putting up a smallish fake tree, but I'm not optimistic. Chaos is a probability.

[dysfunctional press]

2. no tree here...

lots of confusion, commotion, and some re-modelling going on, as we prepare to move to new digs at the end of the month/year.

[Mojambo]

3. It's a pain in the ass to keep a tree in your house.

With all the other holiday bullshit to deal with, adding another hassle doesn't seem worth it.

[RetroLounge]

4. Too many books, not enough room!

:rofl:

RL

[some guy]

5. none for me

I've never had a tree, which is probably just as well, since I have cats too, and they would likely wreck it.

[InvisibleTouch]

6. Dogs, in my case.

It wouldn't last 10 minutes. Which is sad, because I like having a tree, but I just don't have a place to put it right now where it would be safe - or safe for my pets.

[hedgehog]

10. Go to the thrift store and buy a used playpen or crib

Set the tree inside and everything is wonderful. This won't work for cats.

[InvisibleTouch]

36. Now that's a good thought!

It might even work, except most of mine are tall dogs, and very agile - and two of them get into more trouble than all the rest put together. Still, I'll definitely consider it. Thanks for the idea!

[Roon]

7. I live alone and I never put a tree up

I enjoy everyone else's trees though. :-)

[ncrainbowgrrl]

8. Putting up a cardboard cutout of a tree... Cats would destroy the real thing.

We can decorate it cheaply too!

[VOX]

9. No tree this year. My wife and her mom are going to London...

just after Christmas. It's something they've been planning for months. But no way am I gonna sit around with our two cats and stare at the darned tree. :crazy:

So, no tree this year, and that's okay with me! :bounce:

[flvegan]

11. I won't.

Since moving out of mom's house, I haven't done the tree thing. Don't see much of a reason. No humbug here, I'm just not killing a tree for a couple weeks of enjoyment.

Besides...14 dogs. Just imagine the fun with having a tree...inside. Like a big Porta-Potti in the living room, eh?

[trof]

12. We're living (?) on Social Security. Can't afford a tree.

No...not really.
;-)
We're going to our daughter's in Boston, so no decorations here.

[Dulcinea]

13. Tabletop trees only.

We're going away for Christmas, plus I have a 3-year-old who MUST TOUCH EVERYTHING, no matter how many times I tell her not to. It saves me a lot of aggravation.

[KG]

14. i'm not a xtian.

hey, i'll play some the more unavoidable reindeer game of the season, but a tree isn't one of them.

[Left Is Write]

19. Christmas trees aren't exactly Christian either.

:)

[hedgehog]

40. Sure they are.

Martin Luther said so.

[Ariana Celeste]

15. Nobody to really enjoy it, no family

Just the two of us... so... not really worth it.

[caty]

16. I haven't had one in years because

of my cats. I bought a big wreath, decorated it with lights and my favorite tree decorations. I found an antique Santa face that hangs in the middle. It's beautiful.

[EFerrari]

18. That is beautiful.

I may buy a small live one. Not sure yet. Everything is up off of the floor for the puppy. Not much room left on the kitchen table. :)

[alarimer]

17. I won't for the same reason

Except I only have one cat

[Anarcho-Socialist]

20. My atheism; so no christian or pagan trees for me n/t

[sakabatou]

21. I'm Jewish

[Oeditpus Rex]

22. Yo

I just don't see the point. :shrug:

Mind you, I'm not knocking those who do put up trees. I'm just not very Xmasy at all.

I am thinking about making a peace wreath, though.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Well.......it's just me and my husband..........

We always had one when our girls were growing up......

But I just don't feel like it this year.....

Plus, we're having Christmas Eve at our daughter's home, and Christmas dinner at a close friend's...

So, not much point.......:shrug:

[DainBramaged]

24. Bad year, no point in a tree when there aren't any presents to give

I gave my daughter a decent car in August. That's enough.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. ....

:hug:

[DainBramaged]

28. Thanks for the hugs. Hope next year turns around.

[Bullwinkle925]

26. I don't think I will .

Just don't have the inclination to this year. Not even in the mood for shopping. I like the Christmas music and all the glitter in the stores, but I just don't feel the need to partake this time.

[Bullwinkle925]

27. I don't think I will .

Just don't have the inclination to this year. Not even in the mood for shopping. I like the Christmas music and all the glitter in the stores, but I just don't feel the need to partake this time.

oops - sorry for the dup.

[hfojvt]

29. I might have one but it's doubtful

I just never liked trees anyway, and certainly do not care for decorating them. It Iowa though I used to get a free one every year, just as a natural pine scented air freshener. I would simply goto a place that sells them and ask for a free one at about 4 PM on Clausmas eve. They are just going to throw away the extras anyway.

Since I moved though I have not found a nearby place that sells them, and doing so now is problematic since I do not have a car.

[radfringe]

30. haven't put one up in a few years

It's just my partner and I. The only place to put up a tree is in the livingroom, and in the winter that room gets too cold to be comfortable. The only way to heat that room is to blast the furnace and that means the rest of the house turns into saunas.

It's alot of work to put up the tree, flip on the lights, go ooohh ahhhh, turn off the lights and not be able to enjoy it because the room is too cold. Then you have to take the tree down after New Years. A lot of work for a couple of minutes of pretty lights.

We typically don't have company during the holidays. My partner is Jewish, and I really don't care if we have a tree or not.

We did do a table-size tree a couple of times, but again, the only place to put it is in the living room.

Did I mention we also have 5 cats and 3 dogs?

My partner has said a few times that if I want a tree we could do one. I told her that Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice is in the heart, not in the decorations.

We do the Menorah, and hang a wreath on the back door. Beyond that, being together and sharing the holidays is more than enough

[wickerwoman]

31. I live amongst godless Heathens

and can't be arsed to clean off the table.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

32. I'm not putting mine up this year.

Mr. Wonderful and myself are spending Christmas and New Year in Ireland with the in-laws. We leave ORD next Friday. :woohoo: I can't wait!!!

[terrya]

33. I won't. Small apartment + cat = no Christmas tree.

[LynneSin]

34. Why do your cats hate baby jesus

:eyes:

[Callalily]

35. Nope,

no tree for me either. Too busy, and it's just too much bother.

[Phillycat]

37. Not enough space in my studio apartment.

I barely have room for the books and CD's!

[Zavulon]

38. I live alone and don't care that much

I'll be in a sports bar on Christmas, so why bother with a tree?

[uppityperson]

39. 3cats+1dog+get to see old ornaments gathered over yrs/reminisce=tree

besides, I like to concentrate my little lights in 1 corner of my house. My cats and dog ignore the tree mostly, put catproof ornaments on lower branches and collect from under furniture later. Come visit mine!

[crispini]

41. I have a new VERY PLAYFUL baby cat.

My older two would be just fine with it, but there is a 100% probability that he would destroy it. :rofl: