Some have nativity scenes and others utilize play pens.

In contrast, under our tree is nothing religious or physically obstructive. We discovered at Halloween that little Lady Joy does not care for a zombie head decoration or a black glittery pumpkin. In hopes of preventing tree damage and the drainage of all of the water from the stand, we combined holidays! Now Lady Joy barks aggressively at the tree whenever she walks by but it remains standing and watered!