So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Discover The Best Way On How To Put Lights On A Christmas Tree

By Giselle Taylor

Hold the calendar, I can tell you myself when Christmas is near. It's in the air. Not only is it crisp; it is filled with sounds of carols, and joyful merrymaking. Sure, companies will squeeze the most out of this opportunity but it is no reason to bah humbug it out throughout the season right? It is an exciting time to be in and where better to start it off than in our own homes.

A surefire way to brighten up your home is by putting up a beautiful christmas tree in a place it will be best showcased. It is a tradition well loved and practiced by most families still. No matter how many Christmases pass though, one can also do with tips and pointers on how to put lights on a christmas tree. Read on and find out a simple way on how to go about this without stress.

Before anything else, you will need to get the perfect tree. If you have an artificial tree stored up in the basement, you can use that for the holidays. If you want to get that cozy and intimate setting that comes with an aromatic and lush fir, visit a christmas tree store to purchase one that you like best. Make it an event in itself by letting the whole family in on the selection process

Find a spot to showcase your tree. Most homes put the tree in the living room or by the foyer where guests can view and appreciate it right away. When you set it up, have it distant enough from the wall that you can walk around the circumference as you hang the ornaments; but close enough to be near an electrical socket.

Do you have a motif for your decorations this year? Whatever look you are going for, ensure that the lights you have on the tree will complement it. Choose among the many shapes, sizes and hues available in the market today.

If you have old lights you prefer to use, make certain that they are in working condition. You can replace broken bulbs but never use lights with exposed wires. Buy new lights to prevent fire hazards. Measure your tree and buy christmas lights with 100 bulbs for every one foot of tree you plan to decorate.

Put up the lights starting from the bottom upwards. Wind them around the trunk and each of the branches per tier until you reach the top. Drape them as prettily as you can, making sure you leave space for the other ornaments you will be adding later on. Run the extension cord along the middle of the tree, covering it with a tree skirt or garlands.

Time to find out if you've done well-close the room lights and turn on the christmas lights. Take a step back and look over your tree. Are the lights balanced on all sides? Are they spaced well? Are there protruding pieces on the tree? Clip off unsightly pieces and tweak until you are happy. You have just successfully graduated from lessons in how to put lights on a christmas tree, congratulations! You have one last thing you need to do: enjoy! Merry Christmas!

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