First taking out the branches from the top shelves of the closet. What was supervised by her - every branch had to be checked and smelled. After the branches were remowed she would laudly meow to be put on the shelf. For inspection.

Then she would demand to be taken down (or would jump out with a loud thud) and lie down on a branches.

Finally after some discussion the christmas tree could be build. She would supervise the whole process, look at the lamps, inspect the decorations with paws and lie observing them. Happy meows and loud purrs all the time.

Then she would lie near the christmass tree in triumph.

I miss my cat. She was very friendly and talkative