Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Special

When the Christmas season rolls around, one of the most celebrated decorations is the Christmas tree. Under it are the presents that everyone looks forward to receiving, and on it are decorations that everyone loves to look at. Don't you want your Christmas tree to shine and look better than the generic trees you see all around you? Well then read on and you'll find out how to make your Christmas tree special.
Firstly, it is important that your Christmas tree is healthy. Make sure that the tree is freshly cut and set in water as soon as possible. You should water fill the pot with water every so often in the first week of your Christmas tree. This way, your tree will stay green throughout the whole Christmas season. You can also add in some Christmas tree preservative made from 1 quart water, 1 teaspoon bleach and a half cup corn syrup.
When you decorate your tree, you have to follow a few steps to ensure that it will look great. The first decorations that you put on are the lights, secondly are the garlands, and last are the ornaments. Make sure that the decorations move from bottom to top, and from the inside out. Arrange them first at the base of the tree near the trunk and then move towards the outer edges and upwards. It's best not to hang all of the decorations on the edges of the tree. Putting some in the middle and on the inside will make your tree seem fuller and the decorations better placed.
There are two different types of ornaments that you can use. Firstly, there are the basic ornaments which should be put in. For example, icicles and colored Christmas balls are easy to find and should be spread around the tree. Secondly, there are special ornaments that are more unique and should be spread out far throughout the tree. You can choose your decorations according to a theme, so that the tree will look neat and organized. You can have a color theme or a material theme for example. You can also have themes according to the decor of the room the tree is placed in.
Things that are shiny and sparkling usually catch the eye, so why not add more sparkle to your tree with metallic spray paint and glitter? You can spray this on simple ornaments like pinecones, or you can spray it lightly on the different branches of the tree. Ribbons also make great garlands, and you can find some which are themed as well. You can add many colorful ribbons to add to the colors on the tree and make it look even more spectacular.
Last but not least, you have to have a very special ornament placed at the top of your tree. Most families have a special star or an angel which they use every year. If you have one, then you should use it to show your family's heritage and tradition. If you don't, then buy one that is sure to last for many years to come so that you can give it to your children and they will remember all the great family Christmases that they had.