Growing up we'd get a permit and get a real tree. Sometimes Charlie Brownish, but whatever. As kids we didn't know any better.
We were never allowed to open gifts early. Once the parents had coffee we would open presents until breakfast was ready, then do stockings.
Now I have a fake tree for myself, as we still do Christmas with my dad who usually buys a tree from the Scouts. My wife convinced me it was OK to open a present Christmas eve, but everything else about Christmas morning is the same.
Christmas eve is kinda my favorite now because everyone goes to Church and my wife and I sit by the fire and drink wine.
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