By Giselle Taylor


A beautifully done christmas tree is a sight to behold and a joy to have in a home. Hanging up the lights and ornaments is an exciting ritual for many children and continues to be to this day. Many make it a habit to look for christmas tree decorating ideas every year. However you decide, here are some great tips on decorating a christmas tree you can use this season.

How about you? Is your house a banner of yuletide cheer yet? Have you dropped by that christmas tree shop to get your special evergreen-all luscious and crisp, ready to be decorated on? When you do, here are some tips for putting lights on a christmas tree to help you enjoy your holiday season better without any worry and stress.

Before anything else, you have to choose what kind of christmas lights you want to get. The most common are the miniature white twinkle lights that go with almost any type of holiday motif but you can opt for other kinds like flashing, funny shapes, different colors or even the singing variety. Have them tested in the stores first to see if they actually work.

The general guideline for christmas tree lights is to use a strand of 100 bulbs for every 1 foot of fir you are looking to decorate. So if you have the average 7 foot tree buy a strand with 700 light bulbs; or better yet, get 4 strands of 200 light bulbs to make it easier for you to hang them up. Detangling and uncoiling a long strand may prove to be challenging task you will do well without.

Depending on where you prefer to begin, start to wrap your lights around the christmas tree. Many like going for the top first, snaking its way down. Personally, I start at the bottom tier and wrap it around the trunk and each limb as I work my way up. This way, there won't be any unsightly lights dangling from the bottom of the fir.

If the tree is too high for you, make sure you have a sturdy chair nearby to stand on when you reach to hang the lights around the top part of the tree. As much as you are able, have a friend or family members with you as you embellish the tree. They can hold the chair and keep you company.

Align the extension cords where it is least visible, or cover it with strategically placed needle pines. When you are happy with the spacing of the lights, plug it in its socket and step back to view your masterpiece. Is everything in place? If so, you can start layering on the garlands, ribbons and ornaments on the tree's boughs. Make it as sparkly as possible so when the light hits it, it creates an even more stunning effect.

Use these tips on decorating a christmas tree and expect a lot of compliments and delighted looks from your guests. More than anything, remember to be happy. It's Christmas-a season of hope and good cheer, enjoy!




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