How to Place Garland on a Christmas Tree

Garlands come in different shades.

The tradition of decorating Christmas trees that is familiar to us originates from Germany in the 16th century, according to History.com. By the turn of the 20th century, the tradition had caught on in America as well and continues to be practiced today. One common type of Christmas tree decoration is the garland. A garland is a strand of decorative material in various colors and textures. You can spruce up your Christmas tree by hanging a garland in a manner that is festive and attractive.

Things You'll Need

• Garland
• Step stool

Instructions

1. Straighten your garland out on the floor.

2. Hold one end of the garland and begin to wrap it over your hand, around your elbow and back up to your hand. Do this until you have rolled up the entire strand. Roll the strand gently, so that you don't tear the material.

3. Place the end of the garland at the bottom, center part of the back of the Christmas tree. Hang it over a branch, sliding it back far enough that it won't fall off the branch.

4. Place the garland over and under the limbs as you circle around the tree. Don't align the garland in a straight line, but instead allow it to sag slightly between branches.

5. Continue wrapping the garland until you get to the top of the tree. Use additional strands of garland as necessary.

6. Hide ends of the garland strands either behind the tree or under a branch, ornament or tree topper.

References

• History.com: History of Christmas Trees