New Christmas Tree Decorations
Thinking of Christmas, Christmas tree decorations instantly comes to your mind. This is only natural, as a Christmas tree, Yule tree or holiday tree is one of the major traditions associated with the Christmas. A Christmas tree is an evergreen coniferous tree. This tree is brought to the house on Christmas and decorated with lights and colorful ornaments. Image of an angel or a star, often kept at the top of the tree, adds to the splendor of Christmas tree decorations.
Christmas Tree Decorations
Christmas Tree DecorationsChristmas Tree Ornaments
A Christmas tree is generally decorated with tinsel and different types of garland or ribbon. Painted colored glass forms an important component of Christmas ornaments used to decorate the Christmas tree. Lighting of the tree is commonly done using candles or electric lights creating the charm of fairy lights. A tree topper gives the decoration a complete look. The tinsels simulate the icicles. Another common form of decoration is the baubles. These are hollow glass or plastic sphere coated with a thin metallic layer. The metallic layer makes the baubles reflective.Though glass is still the most popular style of ornament used to decorate the Christmas tree, plastic ornaments have gained a lot of popularity in the recent times. Its popularity is attributed to the facts that it is more durable and can resemble almost anything. Plastic ornaments include the cartoon character ornaments, moving or animated ornaments and those that light up.
Christmas Tree Other popular ornament choices include wood and pewter. Wooden ornaments appear fine with Christmas trees with a country theme. Pewter ornaments give the tree a sophisticated look. The shades of the pewter ornaments can be matched with the color of the garland to give the tree an elegant look. Though primarily used on the Christmas tree, Christmas ornaments are gradually being used in a wider manner.
For example, a wreath of these ornaments can decorate the front door on a festive occasion. They can also form an attractive centerpiece when kept in a bowl. They can be used in combination with the garland for decoration.
Individual Christmas Tree Decoration
Christmas Tree DecorIndividual decoration of the Christmas tree is done based on personal taste and family traditions. Some people even decorate outdoor trees with food stuff. Popcorn, oranges, cranberries are used as decoration items to give a treat to the birds and the wildlife.
Creative ideas can give a personal touch to Christmas tree decoration. For example, Doves can be hung from the ceiling and placed on the tree to create the effect that the doves are decorating the tree. A Christmas tree can be prepared out of sugar plum candy to make them both look and taste marvelous! Christmas trees can also be placed throughout the house, instead of keeping it in one place only, to spread the joy of Christmas all over the house.
Professional Christmas Tree Decoration
Christmas PresentsMats and Skirts for the Christmas Tree
A mat or skirt was at times placed on the floor below the Christmas tree to catch the dripping candle wax and needles that may fall. This was more common until electric bulbs came into use. However, even after electric bulbs came about, tree mats and skirts continued to be used as a decorative feature. It has now become highly ornate and often has embroidery on it. The major purpose it serves now is hiding the tree stand, which though not pleasant to the sight, is yet an indispensable safety feature.
Flocking the Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is often sprayed with fluffy white flocking to simulate the snow. It is generally spread all over the tree from the sides either through a home flocking kit or by a professional sprayer. The flocks contain flame retardants. So, they can be safely used in public places in accordance with the local fire codes.
Christmas Trees
Fir is the species most commonly used for Christmas decoration. They have good foliage color and scent. Moreover, they generally do not shed their needles when they dry out.