Dan, you never know what will appeal to people. What some people love, others don't. I don't love it, I don't hate it. I think its more the colors for me then anything else. For me, they don't say Christmas tree. I think the shape works with the star for me though. BUT that said - I will also say that sometimes I have to let something new and different "grow" on me. Plus, i readily admit that I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas decorations.