We have four Christmas trees for the house. I mean, I don't get it but that's not a hill you want die on. What do I care?
I mean, it's weird but not insane, right.
But this is fun part, and my main job. It's not like each tree has its specific ornaments that go on that same tree every year. That's not how it works here.
Up in the attic there are about 24 really large totes. and they're divided in pairs. Tote1 and 1a (they're labeled like that. Each pair represents a different Christmas tree "motif" One pair for instance is for a "Moroccan themed tree set" and has all the ornaments lights doodads garland etc." Another pair contains a "Carribean set", and there's a "Mid-Century" set which has ornaments etc. that look like a tree would in the late 50's early 60s, you get it.
Anyway, the wife decides what we're doing that year, and gives me the manifest of crates to bring down. Once I do that, and assemble the trees, I'm out.
I haven't been allowed to participate in the actual decoration of the trees since our first Christmas. My "attitude and attention to detail" was substandard, so I was fired. Which is fine with me.
And here's the thing, I don't ever remember BUYING any of that stuff. And it's a LOT of stuff.
For the record, I like the Mid-Century tree when it makes the cut. It's got like small martini glass ornaments, atomic age designed stuff etc and the tree topper looks like a retro blender. I never SAY that of course, because she thinks I have poor taste, and that might make her second guess that one and retire it.