No tree, no problem. We used to have a living tree when I lived in the country. Moved to city & had the plastic kind for years. For the last few years I no longer put up a tree, period! Still put up some lights in the suite & on the balconey. Don't want to put up a tree anymore. Guess, you might say I'm liberated outlaw at this time of the year. I will let the Jones do their thing. Still enjoy listening to traditional carols but gave up the stress several years ago & I'm happier for that.