One of my traditions is to have the Christmas decor up and lit the day after Thanksgiving. I love to extend the Christmas season as long as possible. Having a grandchild (and now two!) has made the holiday magical again. I like to load every possible half inch of our skinny tree with merriness. 
Of course this is a regular Grandparent tree. See the mitten that was Helena's? And the purple ornament she made us? Next weekend we will probably start the Christmas crafting with her. Like all good grandparent trees the branches are full of things she knows and the dancers and fun things are at the bottom of the tree where she can see them. 
Next year will be completely different because Miles will be more aware and crawling--or maybe even walking. That will alter the position of ornaments again :)
