I can't decide whether to put up the artificial tree this year or get a fresh one. My son is working at a Christmas tree farm on weekends before Christmas. Maybe I should have him bring home a small one. I also have one of those aluminum trees that I bought on eBay one year...color wheel and all! That one is fun for the antique ornaments. Right now, I'm just wishing I had more time before Christmas. It hasn't been a good year for us. My husband lost his job last year and has been out of work. I'm kind of scared about spending money on Christmas and worried about what lies ahead for us in this awful economy. I know alot of people in the same boat as we are and that makes it even more scary!