How to Choose a Christmas Tree

One of the most fun outings of the Christmas season is going to pick out a Christmas tree. Here are some tips to make this venture a fun family tradition.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1. Handsaw if you plan on cutting down your own tree.
• 2. Rope or tie-downs to secure the tree to your vehicle.
• 3. A tarp to protect your car surface if you have to tie the tree to roof.

1. Locate a tree farm or tree stand near to you and note the directions to get there.

2. If you only have access to a tree stand where you can't cut down your own tree, note the general appearance of all the trees.

3. If you see a tree that doesn't look too brown grasp a limb and five it a little shake. If needles rain down from it, leave it.

4. Choose the size of the tree to how large the space in your home is, where it will stand. You don't want a gigantic tree for ta tiny room.

5. If you bring kids with you, have them place their hand over yours to carefully "help" cut down the Christmas Tree.

6. Make sure the tree is secured to the vehicle for the trip home.

7. You may have to trim the tree bottom to fit the tree into the stand. Also prune any standout branches.

Tips & Warnings

• Are the trees brown at the bottom or towards the center?
• Notice the amount of needles on the ground.
• If you see anything on the negative, move on to the next stand. There usually several in all areas.
• The tree will have to dry for a couple of hours before lights and decorations are put on the tree.
• Purchasing one of those large plastic Christmas tree garbage bags are excellent for clean up. You can place the placstic bag under the tree and cover it with the tree skirt.
• Fill stand with water and put 1 aspirin in to prolong freshness fill every other day.

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