When it was just Tex and I, there was very few problems, other than an occasional chewed ribbon. But, one year, we had a kitten in the house, so no tree, then, more cats, and someone was always a kitten at some point.

Now, I just use boughs, and decorate with them. Truthfully, I don't love the mess, ruining the walls by bringing a tree in, clean up...ect. Plus, I get so sad seeing all the dead Christmas trees the first week in January...