As far as putting a tree away all decorated well guess what???? Last year I put mine still all decorated in a closet and covered it with a sheet and it's ready to bring it out December 1st... LOL I will put up my Nativity set and I do have a miniature tree with Miniature ornaments from Hallmark keep it in a box and has been there for 20 years and comes out each year at Chrismtas, not the worse for wear....