By Giselle Taylor


No matter where I am in the world, I always know when Christmas time is near-and it's not only because I've been marking off the days since July. There is a shift in the atmosphere. It's the crisp air, the friendlier people and admittedly, the outrageous christmas sales I've come to know and love so well. Some say it's getting too commercialized-so? It's your personal response to it that matters anyway. Time to start with the merrymaking and where else should we begin but right in our own homes.

Truly, one of the most loved traditions that usher in the spirit of Christmas is by setting up a beautiful twinkling fir in your home. It is a practice eagerly done by excited family members, children and adults alike. Between the parents and siblings who think they know better, we could all use a complete guide on how to put lights on a christmas tree as a reference point. Read on to find helpful tips and information regarding this matter.

Before anything else, you will need to get the perfect tree. If you have an artificial tree stored up in the basement, you can use that for the holidays. If you want to get that cozy and intimate setting that comes with an aromatic and lush fir, visit a christmas tree store to purchase one that you like best. Make it an event in itself by letting the whole family in on the selection process

Clear a space for the tree. Usually, families opt for the living room where visitors are received often as the spot to set the tree in. When you put up the christmas tree, place it near enough a wall, but with enough room around the tree that you can walk around it as you hang up decorations.

If you are going for a special motif this year, make sure your christmas lights well complement the whole look. Nowadays, lights come in an assortment of sizes, shapes, colors and even flashing patterns-you will have fun picking out the best one for your tree.

If you have old lights you prefer to use, make certain that they are in working condition. You can replace broken bulbs but never use lights with exposed wires. Buy new lights to prevent fire hazards. Measure your tree and buy christmas lights with 100 bulbs for every one foot of tree you plan to decorate.

Put up the lights starting from the bottom upwards. Wind them around the trunk and each of the branches per tier until you reach the top. Drape them as prettily as you can, making sure you leave space for the other ornaments you will be adding later on. Run the extension cord along the middle of the tree, covering it with a tree skirt or garlands.

Time to find out if you've done well-close the room lights and turn on the christmas lights. Take a step back and look over your tree. Are the lights balanced on all sides? Are they spaced well? Are there protruding pieces on the tree? Clip off unsightly pieces and tweak until you are happy. You have just successfully graduated from lessons in how to put lights on a christmas tree, congratulations! You have one last thing you need to do: enjoy! Merry Christmas!




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