We bought a new fake tree this year. Much easier to put up and it's pre-lit. Its cool bc the bulbs are big and they hold 2 small LED lights inside them, one colored and one white. You can make our tree all white, all colored, or blink between the 2. I love it! Well we didn't want to put it downstairs just to get it back up in 2 weeks, and we didn't want the box just hanging out in the living room, so we put our tree up and put the new topper on it. We haven't decorated yet, but it's been up since last Saturday night! I love it!!! Seems early but I think I gots some spirit this year for sure.. so bring on the holidays!!!