We do all the same things you and your husband do, Susie. It includes our artificial Christmas tree, which we have been reusing for 25+ years, as well as all decorations and ornaments. We also don't throw food away, and reuse wrapping paper and gift bags. The only difference is that we are not vegans, nor vegetarians, but other than that, everything else looks exactly like our family way of living, and not only around Christmastime :-)