if you are the "real" chistmas tree type, meaning you go to a lot or nursery and buy a real tree for your house, for gods sake, throw the dude doing the tree a tip.
even if its 2 or 3 bucks. give the person something.
i know the economy is bad ok, i understand that, but how about 1 less pack of cgarettes this week? thats almost 12 bucks in NY..... or a week you buy a 24 pack of bottled water ON SALE (3.99) not OFF SALE (7.99) and throw the dude doing your tree a tip.