I have not put up a big tree since my children moved out about 7 yrs ago. Since I felt this would be the first Christmas my 2 1/2 yr old grandson would remember, we decided to buy a new tree. All my ornaments are in the attic, but my husband hurt his back and couldn't get the out, so I ordered these, which happen to be my favorite colors for a Christmas trees. Being shatterproof worked out great since my dog kept brushing against the tree and knocking them off. No broken ornaments!!!