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Few things bring more cheer around the holiday season than a lavishly decorated Christmas tree. And while it’s easy to toss ornaments on a tree and call it a day, following just a few pro tips can give you a tree that looks professionally designed and exceptionally festive. Here’s a handy guide that will show you how to decorate a Christmas tree like a professional, from creating a theme to picking the perfect topper!
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QuestionWhat size tree is best?Community AnswerIt depends on the size the house and room where you plan to display it.
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QuestionDo ornaments need to go all around the tree?Community AnswerYou can put the ornaments wherever you'd like on the tree.
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QuestionWould big ornaments go well on a small tree?Community AnswerIf you have a smaller tree, smaller ornaments are better. They look better, and have lower chances of weighing down the branches and breaking them.
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- If you're using an artificial colored tree, such as a white tree, choose just one other color for your lights and ornaments as contrast. For example, a white tree with blue lights and blue ornaments, or a pink tree with silver and white decor.
- Hang your most delicate and breakable ornaments near the top of the tree so children and pets cannot reach them.
- Add something creative to make it pop, like decorative mesh.
- Don't add too much tinsel. It will overpower the tree.
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- ↑ https://extension.psu.edu/tips-for-selection-and-care-of-cut-christmas-trees
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About This Article
Before adding lights to your Christmas tree, test your lights to make sure they work. Then, starting from the top, wrap the lights around your tree. Next, wrap the bottom of the tree in plastic to catch any falling needles and cover the plastic with a festive skirt to brighten up the tree. When hanging your ornaments, put heavy ones further up the branch as the tree is stronger closer to the trunk. Add tinsel once you’ve hung the ornaments and finish by placing a star on top. If you want to learn how to make your Christmas tree look more traditional or modern, keep reading the article!
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"Very helpful, showing how to put lights on a Christmas tree and good info on hanging decorations."