Putting up Christmas decorations is one of the most enjoyable parts of the holiday season. As the lights and tinsel go up, a house can be transformed into a cozy, festive place that brings cheer to the family and makes holiday guests feel welcome.
Christmas trees are perhaps the most traditional form of decoration. Although artificial trees are easier to maintain and require less cleanup, a fresh-cut tree lends a delightful scent to the home.
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Real or artificial, trees can be decorated in a variety of ways. Simple white lights or electric candles make for a subdued and simple look. Blinking coloured lights are fun for kids and kids-at-heart.
If maintaining lights is a bother for you, you might want to consider getting a pre-lit Christmas tree. With a pre-lit tree you don't have to worry about untangling strings of lights each year.
You should also consider LED lights, they are 90% more energy efficient than incandescent ones and last for up to 35,000 hours. Another option is to buy a fibre-optic tree that glows from top to bottom, without any standard bulbs to worry about at all.
A Christmas tree is also a great place to showcase commemorative ornaments or handmade decorations, especially those created by children over the years.
Other traditional decorations such as candles, wreaths, and garlands can put the finishing touches on holiday décor. The evergreens in garlands and wreaths signify the enduring power of nature through the chill of winter and make the home look welcoming and attractive. Again, these can be bought either real or artificial.
Taking the time to fill the house with Christmas decorations makes the holiday season much more cheerful and the change in atmosphere can help bring calmness and joy to an often busy time of year.
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I like to write about all things green, and come winter time Christmas trees and decorations provide plenty of food for thought.