How to Trim Christmas Pine Trees
Trimming a pine tree is one of the best-known traditions of the Christmas season. It has become a family event for parents and children all across North America and beyond. For some, though, trimming a tree can be a stressful event, because they think their trees need to be perfect. Fortunately, there are as many ways to trim a Christmas pine tree as there are families to celebrate this holiday. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pine tree
- Tree stand
- Ribbons
- Ornaments
- Christmas tree lights
- Tree skirt
Instructions
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Involve the entire family in the process of choosing and hanging Christmas tree trimmings. Choosing decorations that fit everyone's tastes will help reduce stress and make trimming the tree an enjoyable experience.
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Choose ribbons instead of tinsel for your Christmas tree decor. It is easier to put on and take off. It is also safer for children and pets.
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Edit your family's decoration choices to determine a cohesive theme. Example themes include retro (using decorations popular in earlier decades), metallic and single-color.
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Place the tree in a high-quality tree stand. Cheap tree stands are typically made of softer metals, and can bend under the weight of the tree. This can make even the most well-planned tree decorating theme look amateurish.
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String the lights first, starting at the top of the tree and working toward the bottom in a spiral motion. Save the ribbons and ornaments for later--they will be much easier to hang after you have strung the lights.
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Make the decorating time special. You can add traditions around trimming the tree, such as listening to Christmas CDs or MP3s, enjoying a special meal or lighting the first fireplace fire of the season. Adding to the special nature of this event will make it one that your family will remember for years to come.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep cut pine trees away from sparks. Also, place your tree away from heating vents, which will dry out the tree more quickly and create a fire hazard.
References
- Photo Credit christmas-tree image by cilin from Fotolia.com
