Sounds a little better, but a "boyfriend" doesnt cut it to "allow" or "not allow" to me. However, people put up with many things that dont make sense to me. I agree too commecial, but what you do in your home is personal and up to you.

yes it is his house and she lives there with him

I usually put my tree up Thanksgiving night or the next day, but haven't done anything yet this year. Family get together the Friday after Thansgiving, busy all weekend, then DH and I had the stomach bug! I finally feel better today, but he is coughing and still not feeling great. I hope to get 2 trees up & decorated, as well as other decorations this weekend.

It's not important to decorate Christmas tree on back side because on body can see it from the back. Articial tree is a good to use for many years but natural tree is looks traditional and more attractive.