What do you decorate your Christmas Tree with and why?

My tree, which is a real one, is decorated with a mixure of family heirlooms used on the tree every year to remember the past, some new ones for the future and just really pretty ones I’ll see at the store that match the theme I’m going with that year. We use a tree skirt that’s been in my family since i was a kid. I also love tinsel and lots of the tiny colorful lights.

So whats on your tree and why? Please be descriptive.