fake tree syndrome
When suburb families over compensate for their fake Christmas tree by filling their front yard with over priced and gaudy Christmas decorations. Sufferers are often loathed by neighbors but seem to be very proud of themselves.
Vandals destroyed Christmas themed lawn decorations in a St. Louis suburb today. Estimates range from $900-$1050 from one address alone. Victim assumed to be over compensating for having a fake tree by filling their front yard with over priced, gaudy Christmas crap. A practice commonly known as Fake Tree Syndrome.