How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
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In this video, Mahalo expert Keltie Colleen shows you how to decorate a Christmas tree.
Elaborately adorned
Christmas trees are often the focal point of homes during the holiday season, and decorating the tree is a family tradition for many. From the Christmas tree skirt all the way to the topper, make sure your Christmas tree is one of the best this season by learning a few tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree.
Luckily, Christmas tree decorating can be fun and is something many families greatly enjoy doing together. Kids and adults alike love to string lights and garland, hang
ornaments and toss shiny tinsel onto the tree's branches.
And once you have your tree decorated, you can start working on the rest of your house. To do that, you may want to check out Mahalo's
How to Wrap Presents, How to Make Your Own Gifts or How to Have a Green Christmas. Don't forget to check out some of the yummy Christmas food pages such as How to Decorate Christmas Cupcakes, How to Decorate Christmas Cookies, How to Make Gingerbread Men and How to Build a Gingerbread House.
Before You Get Started: Christmas Tree Safety
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* While you may be dreaming of chestnuts roasting over an open fire, it's not OK if your Christmas tree is the source of that fire.
Fires are not the only danger trees can pose. So, before you start decorating, keep in mind these safety tips:
1. If using a live tree, make sure it is
well-watered and fresh.NFPA: Christmas Tree Fires2. Only use artificial trees which are
labeled as fire resistant.National Safety Council: Christmas Tree TipsDo not use lighted candles as decorations on your tree.National Safety Council: Christmas Tree TipsUse a step stool or ladder to reach the high places.National Safety Council: Christmas Tree TipsKeep an eye on children and pets when they are around the tree and place tree ornaments that are breakable or have small parts higher up on the tree and out of reach.Naval Safety Center: Christmas Tree Safety TipsNational Safety Council: Christmas Tree Tips6. If you have small children,
do not mix edible ornaments (such as popcorn or candy canes) with nonedible ones.National Safety Council: Christmas Tree Tips
Step 1: Set Up Your Christmas Tree
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* What you need to do to
set up your tree will depend on if you have a real or an artificial tree. However, no matter what kind you use, you should give some consideration to the location of your tree.
Keep your tree at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, heaters and similar heat sources.Naval Safety Center: Christmas Tree Safety Tips* 2. Do not place your tree anywhere it
might block foot traffic or doorways.National Safety Council: Christmas Tree TipsPlace your tree in a location near an outlet to avoid running cords over long distances.Naval Safety Center: Christmas Tree Safety Tips
* 1. 4. If necessary,
run extension cords against walls.National Safety Council: Christmas Tree Tips* 2. 5. Do not
run cords under rugs.National Safety Council: Christmas Tree Tips
* 6. Once set up, make sure your tree is
sturdy and does not wobble.Naval Safety Center: Christmas Tree Safety Tips
* For information on how to set up a live Christmas tree, check out the following links:
* 1. MarthaStewart.com:
Setting up a Christmas Tree
* 2. Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet:
Selecting and Caring For Your Cut Christmas Tree
* 3. National Christmas Tree Association:
Tree Care Tips
* 4. University of Illinois Extension:
Christmas Trees & More-Tree Care
Step 2: Decide on a Christmas Tree Theme
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* Decorating a Christmas tree using a
theme has become more popular lately. Many themes center around a certain item such as angels, teddy bears, snowflakes, Santa Claus, snowmen, penguins, sports teams or flowers.Lowe's: Creating a Designer Christmas TreeAbout.com: Christmas Themes with Snow, Santas, Angels, and Colors However, you can also create a theme around a color. Pick one or a combination of colors.Lowe's: Creating a Designer Christmas Tree When considering a theme, you should look at the room where the tree will be located so that it uses colors or themes related to that room. At the very least, you want the colors to be in harmony with that room.Better Homes and Gardens: 11 Tips for Prettier Christmas Trees...
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