@paul
The tree and the ornaments together were just over $30, so I bought it basically expecting it to be a cat toy. I'm surprised it's held up even a few days and will be delighted if it's intact at Thanksgiving! These hoodlums are the reason I don't normally have a tree, and only got one because Target was selling them so cheaply.
@MaryAustinBooks Last year we went with a little one inside and decorated our porch with a big one. We have a few sentimental items that got left in the cedar chest.
For decades, I have always had certain people sign a blank ornament when they come over, esp friends and relatives that live far away. In July, when they sign, they think I am crazy but come the holidays, I am a genius. lol.
It's a great way to keep those far away or gone even, a part of our Christmas.