Sometimes decorating a Christmas tree can seem so complicated that you feel like singing “Oh, oh, Christmas tree” instead of “Oh, Christmas tree.” Whether you’re decorating a natural evergreen or a
artificial tree here are some tips to make the experience a little less disorganized.
1. I know this article is supposed to be about decorating a Christmas tree, but first let’s start by removing the decorations. Think about the past year. Did you just remove everything from the tree and throw it in a box? Are all the lights on your Christmas tree twisted into a snarl? Are the branches from your artificial pre-lit Christmas trees in your golf bag? This is how you end up with a bad case
from uh oh christmas tree. I’m sure you’ve heard of that old saying “as it begins, so it ends, and so it begins again”. This also applies to decorating a Christmas tree. This year you’re going to swear to pack everything in an organized way so you don’t waste time going through damaged decorations and piles of old tinsel.
2. Whether or not your tree looks really good may depend on the type of tree you choose. Believe it or not, there are some tree species that are easier to decorate than others. The pine is the
kind of evergreen tree that is more likely to lose its needles and become a version of Charlie Brown’s pathetic Christmas tree. The best types of trees when it comes to holding ornaments are fir and spruce. This is because its branches are the most resistant. Of course, if you’re decorating a pre-lit artificial tree, this tip doesn’t really do you much good.
3. If you’re decorating a real Christmas tree, make sure it’s fresh. You can tell if a tree is fresh or not by bending the branches. If the branches bend a little, it means that it is full of moisture and is more likely to support a Christmas decoration. If it breaks, don’t buy it. It’s too dry to support decorations, and you’ll likely spill your needles all over the floor, too.
4. If you are going to buy a real tree, remember to place the Christmas mat under it before placing it on the stand. Some Christmas tree skirts and mats come with a center slit and buttons or Velcro.
hold others. Be sure to note which type you have before putting the tree on the stand, as you can’t slide a Christmas tree skirt over the head of the tree like a person in a sweater would.
5. When decorating a Christmas tree, be sure to untangle the lights before trying to string them around the tree. It is also safer to make sure all the bulbs are working before attempting to do
this too. There is a small chance that if you try to change burnt out Christmas bulbs while they are on the tree, a spark could ignite the tree and turn it into a Christmas candle.
6. You may have heard that decorating a Christmas tree with electric light bulbs is much safer than decorating it the old-fashioned way with candles. This is true as long as you obey one cardinal rule: Don’t lean a bulb directly against the branches of the tree. Like old-fashioned candles, hot Christmas bulbs can heat up the needles and catch fire. This is especially true if you bought a Christmas tree last minute and ended up with a dry tree. The absolute safest trees to buy are pre-lit artificial Christmas trees, as some of them have automatic shut-off features if they get too hot.
7. If you have a lot of pets and kids running around during the holiday season, a pre-lit artificial tree might be safer than a natural one with bulbs around it. There is less risk of little fingers pulling on the bulbs or getting electrocuted. There is also less danger of pets and children swallowing the needles that are dislodged from natural trees.
8. Ultimately, decorating Christmas trees is all about proportion. When hanging decorations, place the larger decorations at the bottom and the smaller ones at the top. The effect is more
nice to look at.
9. When decorating a Christmas tree, it’s best not to throw clumps of tinsel at the tree like handfuls of spaghetti. The most attractive effect is achieved by hanging groups of tinsel right on the
very edges of each branch. Give some thought to what real icicles look like when they hang from real trees.
10. Choose a theme for your tree. Choosing a theme and sticking to it gives you the tree that looks the most on trend. You can choose a color theme: use gold, silver and red or pink and gold only (which looks great on a pre-lit white artificial tree) or you can design the tree according to traditions, such as the German-style tree (mainly decorated with food), the Victorian-style tree (decorated with tiny ornaments and lots of angels), or the country-style tree (decorated with crystal balls, wooden ornaments, and lots of flocking to simulate snow).
11. When decorating a Christmas tree, remember to make it uniquely yours by adding family heirlooms that have been passed down through the generations. Another nice detail is Christmas cards or cookies and candies that you have made in your own kitchen. This gives your Christmas tree a unique personal touch.
12. Whether you’re decorating a pre-lit natural or artificial tree, remember that less is always more. Otherwise the tree could look very messy, it’s not just the general rule of thumb for the Christmas tree.
decorating It is a golden rule that applies to all interior decoration.
