Yep, it is time to put up the Christmas Tree, do not fight me on this, because you will lose, lol. Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is in a few weeks, so we are somewhere in the middle. If you wait until after Thanksgiving to put up your Christmas tree, there will be less than 30 days for you to enjoy it.
I will be putting mine up this weekend, and I am glad I waited, because this past weekend my good friend Taunya surprised me with a visit to the annual Christmas Fantasy House fundraiser by The Ronald Mcdonald House. The house is a three-story mansion that had over 25 rooms decorated for Christmas.
In case you are looking for the perfect Christmas Tree this year, I made a video so you can see some of the beautiful trees that I fell in love with. Each tree had its own personality and creativity, and each theme was well thought out and simply beautiful. I also wanted to share a few decorating ideas with you.
First, measure the ceilings and surrounding area, I cannot tell you how many times I bought trees and took them home to see that they were much smaller in my room. Make sure the tree can fit snug in the space or corner to alleviate the tree being knocked down. Also, the tree height should go high in the sky for more beauty but leave room for the tree topper and a few inches of extra room.
Select a theme to fit your personality or room. If you have a blue living room, try the blue, black, and gold color combination of one of the trees in the video, or if your living room is a neutral color like beige, go big and bling the tree out in all red with white lights and large and small clear bulbs. You can also add personality by adding ornaments that represent your love for baking, cars or any hobby or profession.
Accessorize your tree with a decorative tree skirt, fake wrapped large presents, large signs, a train track, or fresh popped popcorn garland. You can also personalize your tree with Christmas cards from the previous years, family photos, or large initials. You can also add speakers under the tree to play Christmas music.
Lastly, prepare for the packaging and cleanup by purchasing large storage bins and boxes to repackage the tree and decorations afterwards. Make sure to hold onto special packaging materials from the original containers. Also, be safe and purchase plastic decorations instead of glass ornaments and make sure to unplug the tree before bedtime and when leaving home. Also, limit purchasing tiny pieces of decorative items that can be easily lost and unsafe for small children.
Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, and Happy Kwanzaa!