We have a very large growing tree in a huge plastic pot (sounds a bit awful but I made a simple tree skirt to cover it totally, so you don't 'see' the pot). My husband is Sicilian and Catholic....we have angels, lights, tinsel, nativity, flashing lights and all manner of colours....you name it it goes on the tree, stuck on the balustrade, windowsills, hung from the ceiling fans....every surface of the family room is covered in Christmas 'stuff', it's not glamorous, stylish or organised....but even 'bah humbug' yours truly wouldn't have it any other way.