They also make nice backdrops for a little train set or other decoration around the bottom of the tree. Does anyone remember how they used to sell some kind of fluffy white stuff as pretend snow but it would tear and get all over the place...the skirts are a much nicer, easier to deal with idea. Of course I have Bella the terrible (small, young, busy dog) so having a tree is out of the question except in a virtual setting. Thank you Laurie and Dizzie for the nice memory!