Cats and Christmas trees

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Betty

Being unemployed, I have more time this year to decorate for Christmas. I also have 2 cats this year that we didn't have before.

What advice can you give me about the tree?

I've been collecting purple ornaments since I was in high school and nearly all are unique now (as opposed to simple purple balls.) I would like to somehow protect the tree. My last experience with cats and christmas trees was a long long time ago and it resulted in broken ornaments.

I could put up a small fiber optic tree (which my husband would probably prefer) - but since I'm home it would be so nice to enjoy the collection of pretty little tchotchkes.

I know you kitty people have experience with this. What do you do?

Tinsel. For the love of God skip the tinsel.