How to decorate a Christmas tree?
Firstly, there are no rules to this because it’s your tree and you can decorate it the way you like. Because, Christmas and your tree is certainly much more than just an aesthetic addition.
Here are a few points on How to decorate a Christmas tree that will make your ordinary tree shine.
Many of you will buy a tree this week. So we thought of putting a few words down with regards to buying a tree. Now, if you are fortunate enough to be living in a country where you can avail a real Christmas tree- well! Get to a farm, choose your tree and voila. But, if you are in a place like India where you have to stick to an artificial tree make sure you are looking at these points:
Spruce or Pine
Spruce is the one that has singular needles attached in small twigs and the twigs are attached to the main stem. While Pine has needles that are attached in clusters making it look bushy.
1000 needles
Please buy a good tree. If you can or want. More the needles, closer the look to a real tree.
Plain or flocked
If you want a nice, rich warm feel go for a tree that is plain and not flocked. Floked means added snow. But if you want a snowy Christmas tree you could either buy a pre-flocked tree or flock it your own with flocking powder or paint.
Decide the colors
You can go minimal and simple with one or two color schemes or go all out and eclectic with all the colors in the world. Once you have decided, stick to those colors when buying ornaments and also ribbons if you are using.
Start with one ornament
Once you are done adding the same kind, add the next. This will ensure every part of the tree gets its share of ornament.
Go all the way
Don’t crowd just the front with ornaments because the ones at the back will also show through. So go all the way while decorating.
Add garlands on the outside and lights inside of the tree
If you are adding garlands or ribbons, add it at the periphery of the tree. Garlands when added in this fashion gives the tree a fuller look. While the lights are concerned, do not add it just to the periphery but also to the inside of the tree near the stem. This will ensure depth.
Once you are good with these, the possibilities are endless. You could use thick ribbons and thinner garlands, you could arrange the ribbons in a spiral fashion or let it casually fall from the tree. Then of course there are tree toppers which can range anything from a large bow to an angel to a star and a skull. All you need to do is just play around.
After each step, go a bit of distance and take an overall look. You will instantly be able to figure out which parts need ornament or which is too crowded. This is probably the most important step in How to Decorate a Christmas tree. Stand back and review after every step till you’re satisfied.
Merry pre-Christmas! Tis’ the season!
