I'm so glad you journaled the story! There's no such thing as a "tacky" tree. You have some true treasures there and you've created a treasured account of why. Good for you!
When I first saw the thumbnail, I thought this was a banquet sever loaded with goodies. Well, it is - kind of ! My favorite tradition at Christmas, too. By the time my kids leave home, they'll have a good start to do their own trees. Thanks for sharing this lovely LO with us. (It's still mouth-watering!)