Growing up we always had a "live" tree, that you had to water or it would die and then it would die anyway.
About 4 or 5 years ago we broke down and got a pre-lit fake tree. We LOVE it! Even though last year we didn't even decorate it, but it was up and had pretty lights on it.
Times are changing, my mom just mentioned to me the other day that her and dad may go get a fake tree too. Partly because it will save them money in the long run. Trees are EXPENSIVE!!! Now that is strange!!! We even had live trees for a few years that we could take out and plant after Xmas. The first one got so tall we had to cut it down because it was interferring with the satellite dish.
Another tradition I had to give up was Xmas breakfast with my family. We can never make it there early enough to enjoy breakfast and opening gifts with everyone. But, I'm hoping this year we can go up Xmas eve night.