Forgot to mention that back in the 1940's, we would go to my grandparents farm and cut a cedar tree -- a stickery cedar tree -- because there were a lot of them on the farm.  Some years were pretty slim, so we would string popcorn for a garland.  English walnut halfs were painted and glued back together with a string or rick-rack for a hanger.  Paper stars, paper chains - surley everyone remembers paper chains.  My grandmother put "my" paper chain on her tree every year until she died at age 80.  I'm sure she had to patch it a couple of times, but it was precious to her.   What wonderful Christmas memories I have!!   Merry Christmas to all on the list.  Happy New Year, too!!   Sandra