T Stands 4 Tree Tuesday

This might also be called late T, because that's how I feel.  Early this morning, before the sun came up, I was still working on getting my Christmas decorations in order.  In the past, I've always decorated my house the Friday after Thanksgiving, even if I had company.  That started when I was in undergrad school, when I had a four day weekend and holiday from work.  Friday was always for decorating the house, and the rest of the weekend was for polishing off any term papers or reports that had to be turned in later.  But this year, Thanksgiving came late, and apparently, so did my motivation.
 Yesterday I said good-bye to my weekend guests and headed for the basement, where I drug nine large boxes of decorations and 11 small trees up 14 steps, then a landing, then three more steps.  Each box was large and none had handles, so I was one tired puppy when I was finished.  I decided it was time to scale back on my tree collection, so that's what I'll do this year.
 And of course, that's why I need a good, strong cup of freshly ground French Roast coffee with just a hint a decent amount of half and half.
Some of you may remember I purchased this tree last year on clearance at the thrift store for less than $1.00 (USD).  I have no idea why, because after digging it out this year and adding a tea light, I think it looks tacky. Really, really tacky.   I had a hard time getting the candle to show in a photo, although it looked far better when the overhead light was out, as it was in the second photo above.  BTW, I decorate my entire house with only trees and tree related decorations (and rocking horses, of course).

Do you buy Christmas decorations that don't really fit your style?  Or am I the only one who rushes to buy anything with a tree (or rocking horse) on it?   Or do you even celebrate Christmas? 

Whether that's the case or not, whether you have started (or even finished) with your holiday decorations, share your T(ea) inspired stories today.  You don't have to drink tea, you don't have to drink anything.  You can always show art related to a mug, cup, tea bag, or anything else that is reminiscent of whatever you're drinking today.  And you don't have to take your photos today, either.  But in order to play, you must link your relevant post below.