I know I probably sound like the Grinch, but I have never taken down my tree earlier than I did this year. Usually I wait til DH gets around to it, but this year, I was ready to go out w/ the old, and in with the new. We didn't even put the guy up until 2 days before Christmas (artificial tree). It did look nice, and I truly felt blessed w/ all the handmade ornaments-most from the kids, and a lot from several MC'ers. I just couldn't get "into" Christmas this year. So yes, the tree is down, ornaments packed, and all is upstairs waiting for DH to put away in the attic. Bah humbug!