The Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom for December 18, 2019

Tree stands up straight >> Lights >> Garland >> Ornaments

He needs an artificial tree with the lights already wired on it. A few years age I got a half-size aluminum tree for $15 on Dec 26 all pre-lit, it’s great! But no color wheel, darn!

I don’t decorate for any holidays, so I don’t have to take down any decorations or out them away.

Well duh, he’s the born loser.

Next they will discover that Brutus glued the ornaments on the tree….

Putting the lights on over other decorations was the most evil part of “A Very Dalek Christmas”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDXDkWd8eq0

We had a great wreath but there’s no shiny ornaments or lights on it, just Santas. I purchased a set of those mini light strands which stay on for 6 hours and then turn off for 18. What a mess when I tried to just add the lights. Had to take everything off, put the lights back on, then rewire the Santas. I’m no better than Brutus with my shortcuts.

Well – that could be a real tree in which case, there are no instructions (unless you look on the web)….

It’s more of a challenge to put the lights on after the ornaments.

he likes a challenge?

Add individual candles and keep a copious supply of fire extinguishers on hand

I did not know that. I’ve never decorated a tree.

And the ornaments before the tinsel.

This reminded me of that old saying, I before E except after C.

Is there a difference?