10 Tips for How to Decorate a Christmas Tree

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Fluff the Christmas Tree (If You Went Artificial)

One of the only “maintenance” related tasks that come with artificial trees is the fluffing of the branches and making it look fuller. After nearly a year of being stuffed in a box in storage, the branches of your artificial tree are going to be smushed and clumped together. In order to correct this, pull each individual branch out so that it resembles the look of a real tree. Typically, artificial trees come in sections (base, middle and top), and it’s easier to fluff out the branches one section at a time.

Set up the base of your tree and then shape the branches of the lowest section fully before adding another section on top. This will give you easier access to the branches near the interior middle of the tree so that no section goes un-fluffed. Also be sure to wear gloves while you fluff- your hands will thank you when they aren’t covered in scratches later.

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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with Lights

Once your tree is fully set up in the perfect location, it’s time to start the decorating process. The Christmas lights should go on the tree before anything else. Before you put them on the tree, test your light strands to make sure they’re functioning correctly. Then, you can either fix any broken lights or buy new ones.

Start from the bottom and work your way up, weaving each strand between branches without overlapping the cords. A good way to check to see if you’ve got the whole tree covered is to turn off the rest of the lights in the room, take a step back and squint at your fully lit Christmas tree. This will cause any bare sections to stand out as obvious dark spots. Adjust and rearrange the lights, filling in those dark spots until the lights are uniformly spread out across the whole tree.

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Choose a Decorating Theme

It’s fairly common for people to decorate their trees with whatever random assortment of ornaments that have been passed down through family generations and collected over time, giving the tree a personal, homey and organic feel. But if you are planning on decorating a little more purposefully, you’re going to want to select a theme right away. There are many ways to decorate a Christmas tree so that it looks cohesive and stylish.

But choosing a theme is the best way to give your tree an elegant appearance while also keeping it from looking cluttered and overstuffed. Common themes include red and green, red and gold, and plaid- white trees with colorful ornaments have also become popular recently.

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