Ok - you guys started it - Christmas Trees in August ??!?!? I have a genuine Fake tree - I put it up neaked for a couple of days to let stupid Ruby cat do her annual tree climb and crash, same with SuperSnooper - then I put the decorations on it. Breakables on top and center only - other stuff is non-breakable. Yes, the tree has topple over once - NOTHING broke!! Not even the 1950 German tree balls! Talk about luck! Now we tie the tree to the ham radio repeater case (don't ask why it is in the living room) So - suggestion, put up the tree without decorations or just a few unbreakables so the animals can get used to it, then, add the full works! The real fun is when the wrapped gifts are added!! Nan and SuperSnooper [Posted in FML issue 3514]