Abstract: A low voltage light novelty decoration that includes a substantially hollow and decorative main portion, a generally circular-shaped base portion, and adjusting apparatus. The substantially hollow and decorative main portion has a shape that identifies a specific event and provides an optical recognition that associates the specific event in a mind of a viewer. The generally circular-shaped base portion is integrally formed and has an exposed outer surface, a substantially concealed inner surface, a center, and a centrally-disposed, inwardly-tapering, longitudinally-oriented, and generally circular-shaped throughbore.

Abstract: A stand for supporting the trunk of a tree in an easily adjustable attitude. A clamp can be securely attached to a lower portion of a tree trunk in such a manner that the clamp is immovable with respect to the trunk. A collar extends radially about the clamp and has a convex surface that has a downwardly-facing convex spherical surface and defines a central opening. A base includes a socket having a concave surface shaped to engage the convex surface of the collar matingly and with sufficient friction between the mating surfaces to hold the tree in any selected position with a generally upright attitude. The attitude and orientation of a tree held in the stand are easily adjusted by slightly lifting the collar to reduce the friction between the collar and the socket while rotating or tilting the collar with respect to the socket.