Traditions abound when it comes to Christmas, and how the tree is decorated is often locked into family tradition too. There are those who want their tree to look like the tree of their childhood. Married couples often come from very different backgrounds, so unless there are two trees in the house, someone has to give. ( that makes Christmas decorating like any other day of married life) A Christmas tree made from bed springs might be grounds for divorce, but since I was already divorced, I did it a few years ago. I'm not handing out advice today, folks. Just commenting. Some married couples start new traditions with their young children. Handmade ornaments often become the "new us" tradition. Little ones love to see their artwork on display. They also like to remove and rehang the ornaments, so it makes sense not to invest in an expensive display until they get a little older. My grandsons move their ornaments around as part of their daily routine.