Choosing Real Christmas Trees
For many people, Christmas
would not be Christmas without a real Christmas tree. Real trees add a touch of
authenticity to your holiday décor that cannot be matched with artificial
trees. The fragrance of live trees is an essential part of the holiday season –
so much so that air fresheners in pine scents are often used to create the
smell of fresh trees.
Shopping For Real Christmas Trees
In most cities across
the nation you can find Christmas trees being sold at retail lots. But if you
have never shopped for a real tree before there are some things you need to be
aware of. Read the tips below – they will help ensure you select a great tree!
First things first –
measure the space you intend to place the tree. Sometimes it can be misleading
when you see a tree at a lot. It is easy to miscalculate how large the tree
really is. With that in mind, be sure to take along a measuring tape when you
shop for your tree.
Consider the type of
decorations you will be using. Some types of Christmas have very stiff, short
needles and others have needles that are softer and longer. And some have
branches that are fuller than others. Learning a bit about the various species
of Christmas trees can help prepare you to find the perfect tree for your
needs.
Check the Tree for Freshness
Although you may not
be able to find a tree that is truly ‘fresh cut’ it is important to check the
tree for freshness. Grab a branch and run it through your hand. If needles fall
off very easily you know the tree is drying out. Also, branches should be
flexible and pliable and the tree should smell fresh; it should have a pine
scent – it should not smell musty.
Debbie Allen is a
writer for Package From Santa. Besides writing about holiday traditions like Christmas
trees and real letters
from Santa she also shares tips about ways to save money, home décor,
recipes and more.
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