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Christmas Tree Ornaments and Lights Buying Guide

Decorating Basics

When the holidays roll around there are certain things you can't avoid thinking aboutcandy canes, mistletoe, tinsel, and jolly bearded old men. The most famous of all, though, is (and no it's not Rudolph) the Christmas tree. The tree will set the mood in your house, so if you want to spread holiday cheer and invite family and friends to celebrate together it has to be done right. You should decorate your tree so that it is both beautiful yet bright and uplifting. Nobody wants a tree that's too stuffy.

String Lights

Christmas just won't feel like Christmas without some twinkling lights. Before you start putting Add Some Spruce Now you're ready for the ornaments! Depending on your theme, these can look however you want, and there's lots of choices out there. Make sure you pick out a weddings are always great gifts!

Tree Toppers

Now comes the next important part of trimming your treeToppers'>Tree Toppers guide.

Cover the Base

The last step is to take care of the tree base, and it's up to you how decorative to make it. This is most likely where you will be putting your gifts on Christmas day, so be sure to leave plenty of room for them. ! '''Christmas Tree Skirts''' tree stand; they come in a variety of styles!  Keep in mind that if you are using a real tree, water may leak onto the skirt, so make sure the fabric is durable and made out of something that will easily dry. If your tree is artificial, then you are in the clear! '''Base Decorations''' After picking out and setting up your tree skirt, you may want to decorate it with some porcelain houses or a nativity. If you have a large amount of room around the circumference of the tree, that leaves your options open, but if you can only decorate it on one side, choose a few decorations so as not to overwhelm your decor. Make sure that you have enough room underneath to plug in all of these items that will form your entire Christmas scene!  See some suggestions below.

Last Minute Reminders

Before you begin to decorate, read these tips on how to have a happy and safe display. ! * Don't put trees near the fireplace, as any type of hanging decoration is at risk for catching on fire. * When picking out a real tree, make sure to keep it moist and continually wateredit is much less prone to fire this way. * Before stringing up your lights, check the wires for any frays or cracked lights, as they could set things alight. * It's great to have lots of lightand don't leave these items on when you'll be out of the house for long periods of time. *