Things You'll Need:
- Christmas Decorations
- Christmas Garlands
- Christmas Tree Lights
- Christmas Tree Ornaments
- Christmas Tree Skirts
- Christmas Tree Stands
- Christmas Trees
- Tinsel
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Step 1
Set the tree up where it will remain throughout the season. You don't want to have to move it once the decorations are on.
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Step 2
Make sure the branches are fully "fluffed." Branches get flattened sometimes during transport and storage.
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Step 3
Keep the tree away from drafts or heat source.
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Step 4
Water and clean the tree before you begin decorating it.
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Step 5
Test the lights to verify that they are working. Make sure that the plug can easily reach an outlet.
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Step 6
String up the lights. Begin at top of the tree and work your way down.
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Step 7
Decorate your tree with ornaments, garlands, tinsel or tin icicles. Homemade decorations can be fun to make and add an even more personal touch. Try stringing popcorn or cranberries into long garlands.
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Step 8
Place an ornament at the very top of the tree. Popular choices are angels or stars.
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Step 9
Sweep or vacuum up pine needles from under the tree.
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Step 10
Place a tree skirt around and under tree, if desired. Add wrapped presents.
Comments
Juwaren said
on 11/30/2008 This was a very comprehensive explanation that is necessary around Christmas time.
needstoknow said
on 12/15/2007 Thank you eHow! I can never figure out which goes first, lights or ornaments. Thank you for answering my question!
needstoknow said
on 12/15/2007 Thank you eHow! I can never figure out which goes first, the lights or the ornaments. You answered my question.
Anonymous said
on 12/16/2005 You need:
CD's and DVD's
Trim, braid, yarn.
Old Christmas and holiday cards (if you like).
Fishing line.
Glue.
You need to use CDs with CDs or DVDs with DVDs unless they are all the same size.
For just general reflecting more light, take two CDs or DVDs place the first one mirrored side down. Take a six inch piece of fishing line, cut and tie the ends, so it's one loop.
Glue it to the first CD/DVD. On the upper section of the CD/DVD.
Take the second CD/DVD put glue over the surface of the printed side not and glue it to the one that is mirror side down. Let dry.
Hang these on the inner part of the tree near the center. On nobles they will show more than on others, but you want to keep all of them toward the center of the tree to reflect light out.
Decorated ones, do essentially the same, as the above, let dry. Pick it up and hold it so you can see how it hangs.
Take some of the pictures or such from old cards or other items you may want in the center, (you can either do just one side and put a bit of decorative paper on the other side or have another picture there). Glue over the opening. Take your braid or yarn and glue as close to the outer edge and or around the pictures in the center. Then hang as you did the others.
You may think these are really big, and they'll be noticeable, but when they reflect light they pretty much disappear inside the tree.
The best thing is, you can use those CDs/DVDs that are damaged and don't work or been sent in the mail, or are simply out of date.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 - Beaten egg whites (about 8 to 10)
- 1 box Ivory Snow
- Water (add enough only to make the snow the right consistency, not too thin or too thick)
I put this on with my hands but rubbing it on the branches after I have decorated it. It can also be done before the tree is decorated by applying it and letting it dry overnight, which I never do. Be sure to put plastic around the tree. I also add in a bottle of my favorite fragrance (I use mulberry). For a very large tree you will need about 6-8 boxes.