It just depended on my mood. Usually though it went on last. Now I just plug it in. It's only 30" tall and has everything on it. I put a plastic garbage bag over it when I'm done and put it back into the box. About a 5-10 minute set up. The nativity scene is glass and mirror and sits in my curio cabinet during the rest of the year. As far as toilet paper, as long as it is replaced, I can turn it to fit my preference.