There is an art to making your Christmas tree look exciting and artistic. When decorating your tree, start by putting the lights up first, followed by the garlands and finally the ornaments. (See the video below to find out how to store your christmas lights so they dont get tangled )
Arrange the Christmas tree lights on the branches near the base of the tree and then weave them up around the inside of the tree. Once near the top weave them back down again and gradually move to the outer branches as you weave back down the tree.
While we all hang ornaments on the tips of branches, try placing ornaments and other decorations ‘inside’ the tree to add depth and interest.
Start this by using basic solid colour balls and putting approximately 18 of these for every 2 feet of tree.
Each year buy some special ornaments to place between the basic ornaments and gradually work towards 8 to 12 special ornaments for every 2 feet of tree.
In many households, it is the youngest child who gets to put the item on the top of the tree. And what is most popular at the top of the Christmas tree – an angel or a star? Or why not try an Australian kookaburra!
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