1. Ted’s family had a tradition of decorating the Christmas tree together. - 1) True: 'We all took part in decorating the Christmas tree, one way or another.'
2. Ted’s father went to choose their Christmas tree, Ted stayed at home. - 2) False: 'It was a special time for me as dad took us for a trip to the winter forest.'
3. Ted’s family lived in a small town. - 3) Not stated
4. Ted’s father always chose a tall tree for Christmas. - 1) True: 'I remember walking through the forest with dad looking for the perfect, large tree. We had a tall ceiling in the living room, so a small tree did not look right there. '
5. Ted’s mother preferred the Christmas decorations created by her children. - 3) Not stated
6. A lighted angel was Ted’s favourite Christmas decoration. - 3) Not stated
7. There was a star on the top of the Christmas tree in Ted’s house. - 2) False: 'Dad climbed up the ladder and fixed the angel at the top of the Christmas tree.'
8. Finally the family stopped having a live Christmas tree. - 1) True: 'The last few years we lived in that house the trips to the forest with dad ceased. We bought an artificial tree instead.'
