Hubby and I still enjoy doing the big tree. Out back yard buts up to a Christmas Tree farm so we go over there and every year and cut down out tree. Yes, we do pay for it. I love having a real tree, but I do hate the mess of the needles.
Last year over Thanksgiving break my Grandson came out and wanted to make handmade ornaments. Maybe I will have to get him out to the house earlier this year so he can make ornaments as Nana makes hers for the swap.