Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you the sort of person who looks forward every year to decorating your Christmas tree? Do you long to unravel the tinsel and dust off the baubles? Do you find yourself looking at your attempt at Christmas tree decorating, only to feel disappointed and quite frankly, not very festive? Decorating a tree… how hard can it be? Your best friend seems to have got the whole decorating task pretty much down pat, so how do they do it? Let’s let you into a few festive decorating secrets, with our Christmas tree decorating ideas.
Whether you’ve got artificial primitive christmas trees or a bona fide real Christmas tree, the steps are pretty much the same. There are a few very minor differences, but we’ll be sure to cover them because we know everyone has an opinion on whether to go real or fake.
Decorating Your Christmas Tree
Decorating your Christmas tree is more about having more decorations than not. If you have too few, something looks off. You don’t need to have too many ornaments because you’ll get more later. Don’t worry if your tree looks sparse because you’ll have a lot of Christmas decorations soon. Especially if you’ve got kids, as Christmas tree angels, Christmas bells, and any number of other homemade decorations annually make it home from school.
Decide Where to Put the Christmas Lights
First, set up the tree. Make sure it won’t fall over during Xmas dinner. Then, get the lights ready. Don’t postpone this until the wee hours of the night or all the shops will be closed. Because you can take bets on whether they’re going to work and whether you’re looking at forking out for a whole new set. Some pretty cool-looking Christmas trees have the lights already attached. Avoiding the age-old conflict of whether to drape the lights around the back or loop them through the front of the tree is easy. If they won’t be seen, such as in a corner or against the wall, why bother with Christmas tree lights?
Fluff Up the Artificial Christmas Tree
Before you get stuck into your decorating, give the tree a good fluff-up. It’s been stuck tight in a box at the back of a cupboard for 11 months, so it’s likely looking a bit squashed. When you’ve finished fluffing, take a good look around your tree to see if any gaps have developed. Push and pull the branches of an artificial tree gently until there are no gaps. With a real tree, you can fill the gaps with festive garlands. Don’t hang them at the end of the branches but push them in towards the centre trunk.
The Dilemma of Christmas Ornaments
When it comes to Xmas tree ornaments, don’t just stick with boring baubles, please. Although they can be found in a myriad of shapes, sizes and colors, don’t make this the only decoration for your tree. Glittery fruit, homemade salt dough shapes and other hand-crafted decorations are great. You could also add some flowers. Poinsettias are fantastic because their colour beautifully compliments the tree.
Small and Big Baubles
Next comes the baubles, and it’s always good to have a good variety, both in size and shape. Your family’s Christmas tree decorating traditions might mean you’ve got some Christmas ornaments that have been handed down from mums and dads, even grannies and granddads. Put the larger ornaments on first, and then fill the spaces with the smaller ones, and try to keep them evenly spaced over the tree. As with the lights, there’s not much point decorating the back of a tree if the only thing that will appreciate it is the wall.
Hooks and Strings
The way you choose to secure the ornaments to the branch is a matter of personal preference. If your ornaments come with strings pre-attached, you can take advantage of it and secure them to the branch if you don’t want them dangling. If they haven’t got their own bit of string, then should you buy wire ornament hooks? Green pipe cleaners work much better, and you won’t even see them. You’ll find colored pipe cleaners at a local craft store.
Focus Your Efforts on All Sides of the Christmas Tree
All the time you’re decorating your tree, keep taking a step back and looking at the whole picture. Focusing on just one part of the tree will leave your tree looking a bit lop-sided. If, when all the ornaments are hung, you notice a few spaces, then filler garlands will come to the rescue once again.
Angels and Stars
At the top of the tree, it’s up to you whether you use Christmas tree angels, a star or something else. A tree topper is often the kind of Xmas decoration that gets handed down through generations.
The finishing touch is a tree skirt to hide all the gubbins that keep the tree standing straight and tall. You can buy them from a store specifically for this purpose or make your own from some festive material.
Now that your work is done, it’s time to sit down and enjoy all the hard work you’ve put in. Kick back and relax!
Let’s Finish Up With Some Interesting Facts About Christmas…
- If you followed the rules of the Twelve Days of Christmas song, you’d end up forking out for 364 gifts.
- According to the Guinness Book of Records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir and was displayed in a Seattle shopping center in 1951.
- Two weeks before Christmas is the most popular day for couples to break up (according to posts on Facebook, that is).
- A Christmas tree is usually 15 years old before it is cut and sold.
- Christmas has its roots in Pagan festivals, but as with many other traditional festivals, the Christians came along and made it theirs.
Conclusion
As we reach the twinkling finale of our ultimate tutorial on decorating a Christmas tree, let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve embarked upon together. From selecting the perfect evergreen canvas to draping it with lights that dance like stars in a midnight sky, each step has been an integral part of crafting your holiday masterpiece. We’ve explored how ornaments can narrate cherished memories and how garlands weave continuity throughout our festive creation—all converging to make your tree not just a decoration but a beacon of joy and tradition in your home.
But beyond the sparkle and shimmer, remember that this is more than just adornment; it’s about creating moments that will nestle into the hearts of loved ones for years to come. Whether you choose classic elegance or whimsical charm, let your Christmas tree be an extension of what fills you with happiness during this magical season.
And now, as you stand back to admire your handiwork—each bauble placed with care, each light glowing warmly—I invite you to ponder one final thought: How might this annual ritual reflect deeper layers of who we are and what we cherish? For indeed, every ribbon tied is a connection made. Every star perched atop is a wish cast towards tomorrow’s hopes.
May the glow from your beautifully adorned Christmas tree illuminate not only your living space but also kindle within you an enduring spirit of warmth and generosity all year round. Merry decorating!
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