Ischiavo,
I'm truly happy for you and your family. I don't know what a white pine is, I'm guessing (guessing mind you) the only reason you mentioned it is because it isn't the traditional ... ? Shoot man, I don't know.
As far as Im concerned you could have bought a 20 foot garden pole because the most important, the most precious is decorating the tree with you family. Lifetime memories my bro. That's all I'm saying. You're a good man, Ischiavo. Truly, truly. Merry Christmas Bro.
Feliz Navidad . The song goes on for awhile!
http://youtu.be/RTtc2pM1boE
Thanks Dan. Happy holidays to you and yours.