set up or put up a Christmas tree?

[Liza]

Hi again,

Could you tell me which is correct?

to set up a Christmas tree or to put up a Christmas tree?
And the opposite is take down?

thanks

[Alan]

Hi,

Definitely - 'put up'. 'Take down' would be more for all the Christmas decorations.

Alan
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I'd use 'set up' too.
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