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Christmas Tree Decorating Tips

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A traditional Christmas tree is the ultimate seasonal decoration. Not only does the presence of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree bring the spirit of the season into a room, but it also creates a center for festivities. Christmas tree decorating ideas should involve all of the family. It's the perfect time to spend time together and to give your kids some responsibility.

Before you get to the fun bit, you need a good tree. Pick out a vibrant green, healthy tree that will fit easily in the place where you are going to put the tree. It should be big enough to look impressive, but not so large that you can't get it through the door! Too large a Christmas tree won't give you enough room to move around it. Pick carefully.

Place the tree's stump in a supply of water, straight after freshly cutting the base. This will optimize the longevity of the tree's life and reduce the number of pins dropped from the branches. The water will need constant checking and topping up for the first couple of days. Having an older child be responsible for making certain the tree has enough water at all times, helps them feel part of the festivities for the whole time the tree is up.

Once your Christmas tree is in place and being well looked after, it's time to get decorating! Begin with adding Christmas lights. White LED lights can be purchased as long strands of static bulbs, or with options to make them twinkle, fade etc. The difference in price isn't huge and the lights with different settings provide a bit of extra fun for the family.

Before you string your lights around the tree, verify that every bulb works. Start winding the lights around the tree, working out from the inside. When you're finished, the lights should be spread evenly around the tree and looking very festive.

Now is the time to get the kids properly involved in Christmas tree decorating ideas. A perfectly decorated tree might look amazing, however it's far more important to let your children feel they have had a role in preparing the house for the holidays. A beautiful tree is achievable even with the help of many little hands!

Choose Christmas tree decorating ideas that will suit the room. Traditional Christmas colors are red, green and gold. If gold and red will not match the room decor, you may want to choose an alternative color design. Some people enjoy two color themes such as silver and blue. Others combine multiple colors such as purple, red, and silver. You may even choose a silver and gold theme, although decorations often look best with one metallic mixed with a brighter color.

Keep it simple. More than two colors detracts attention from the actual ornaments and can become quite an eyesore! The decorations you will need for your Christmas tree are: garlands, 'filler' ornaments, special ornaments and a Christmas tree topper. Depending on the visibility of the base of the tree, you might decide to also decorate the stump with ribbon.

Wrap the garlands around the tree after the lights have been added. As with the Christmas lights, spread them evenly among the branches. Consider which angles need to look good on the tree. For example, if your Christmas tree is in a window, the entire tree needs to be decorated evenly and look beautiful. However, if your tree is backed into a corner, don't waste ornaments by placing them right at the back where no one will see.

Kids enjoy putting up ornaments. Just be sure to watch they don't pull over the tree or try to climb up furniture to reach higher up. Begin with placing the less expensive and possibly more durable ornaments on the lower branches. Let your children know that ornaments need to be placed high enough that toddlers, pets or gifts won't knock them off the tree. Again, make sure these are evenly spread. Don't just hang them on the ends of the branches. Reach inside the tree to make it look fuller and richer in decoration.

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Christmas Break Ideas

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If you want to head to the coast, then Mousehole in Cornwall is hard to beat around Christmas time. The small town's famous harbour lights attract visitors from all over the country as they illuminate the streets, the beach and even the sea. Take some spectacular photos that you can treasure forever, and indulge in some true festive cheer. Now in their 48th year, the lights are switched on each evening between 5pm and 11pm, until 3 January 2012. Aside from the lights, Mousehole has much else to offer including traditional Cornish souvenir shops, cosy pubs and great restaurants.
If you'd rather stay inland, then Birmingham is a great destination for a Christmas break. The city's annual Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest outdoor Christmas market in the country, is hugely popular. With its stalls of arts and crafts, unique gifts and mouth-watering food, you'll be spoiled for choice! Try a variety of German sausages, and indulge in a pint or two to keep warm. Of course, Birmingham also has a wide range of other shops so you can satisfy any last-minute Christmas shopping needs. It's also a great city for fine dining, so cosy up for a family meal or a candlelit dinner.
Scotland has much to offer at Christmas. If you visit Edinburgh you can sample life in Scotland's capital city, amongst beautiful architecture, a great festive spirit and shopping to die for. There is also a fun outdoor skating rink where you can test your skills on the ice! Away from the city, you can relax in a cosy cottage on the edge of a Scottish loch, where the views are second-to-none and you can enjoy festive walks in the countryside.
If you want to head a little further afield, then the Disney theme parks in Paris are the ultimate Christmas break destination. With Disney rides, shows, parades and more, Disneyland is magical at any time of year - but at Christmas it really comes alive. From 7 November 2011 to 8 January 2012, the celebrations offer something for everyone, no matter what age you are! The parks are decorated with glittering lights and with a giant Christmas tree, you're guaranteed to get in a festive mood. Meet characters including Mickey Mouse in all their festive finery, and have your photo taken with them to capture the magical memories. At the Santa Claus Village, you can even send your wish list to St Nick himself, as well as watching him live in the 'Once Upon a Dream' parade. If you want to give your kids (and yourself) a Christmas to remember, then Disneyland is definitely the place to be!