It's been years since my parents have purchased a real tree for Christmas. I would say about the time I was in 6th grade, maybe middle school, a fake tree became the norm.
Most people are familiar with the massive, and very impressive, Christmas tree that graces New York City’s Rockefeller Center every year. This tree has come to symbolize the holiday season for millions of people, and is something of national icon, appearing as a backdrop in countless movies and television specials.
The Christmas tree is up and lit in the Cornish living room. Barely a branch is left in my opinion. I say every year, "Is it time to get rid of some ornaments?" My wife usually meets me with a look as if I'd suggested we kick our 10 month old out of the house...