A beautiful Christmas tree is a constant symbol of a great holiday that marks the transition from one year to the next. At the same time, it not only decorates this transition, but is also considered to some extent a guarantee of how successful it will be. Therefore, the decoration of the green beauty must be approached responsibly, although there is also a place for creativity here. We will tell you the main points from which you need to build on when dressing up the New Year's beauty.

The first thing to do before buying a Christmas tree is an inventory of existing toys and garlands. That is, we take out all the decorations for the New Year's green beauty from the bins and determine what condition they are in, which ones we will use this year and whether we need to replenish their number with new copies. After that, you can go for the Christmas tree itself or get it from the same bins. The second step in preparing an indispensable attribute of the New Year will be its installation. At the same time, we remember such basic points as the ratio of space and the tree itself and safety rules. In the first case, a large lush Christmas tree in a small room or, conversely, a miniature Christmas tree in a large room will look absolutely ridiculous. Therefore, we choose best option according to their spatial capabilities. With regard to the safety rules for installing a Christmas tree, we first of all take into account such points as the distance from heating devices and the presence of small children or pets in the house, for whom a decorated Christmas tree becomes an extremely attractive object. In both the first and second cases, install the tree away.

When the Christmas tree is installed, toys and garlands are prepared, we proceed to the third stage - decorating with an electric garland. It is with her that you need to start dressing up green beauty. To do this, carefully wrap the tree from the top, gradually descending in a spiral to the lower branches. It will be especially advantageous to look at the option with double wrapping with a garland, where one of the garlands is wrapped around the trunk of the Christmas tree, and the other (others) - branches. At the same time, remember that you need to use high-quality electric garlands and candles, since cheap or home-made fire hazards, especially live candles.

Now you can do the most "large-scale" stage of decorating the Christmas tree - hanging toys. Stylistically, you can approach it in different ways: choose the same type of toys of the same or different sizes, combine decorations of different shapes, but of the same style, or do not limit yourself to any limits. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that you need to start hanging from the largest specimens, gradually moving to the smallest ones. Here you can choose a checkerboard order, placing them in a spiral or in a circle, or even move away from geometric canons. You can hang toys on strings, unfolded paper clips or ribbons. In terms of colors, the most advantageous version of Christmas decorations is in one color, but of a different texture, or in a combination of two bright and contrasting colors (blue-silver, golden-silver, red-gold, green-red). Do not forget about the top, where you can "settle" a star or a spire familiar to us since childhood, or more creative options in the form of an angel or a bow.

We complete the sacrament of decorating the Christmas tree to your liking. Suitable for this: shiny tinsel, beads, rain, serpentine, artificial snow, spray frost, sparkles. Don't forget to cover the tripod with rain or a special cover. We lay out packages with gifts under the Christmas tree, ideally in wrappers designed in the style of the Christmas tree itself.

Do not forget about the talismans that can attract what you want to your house, regardless of who will reign in the coming year. So, luck and prosperity will be attracted by bells, coins, nuts or sweets in gold wrappers, health - silver garlands, success in personal affairs - red balloons and hearts, the birth of a child - children's toys, bows.

How to properly decorate a Christmas tree?
Have you already thought about how to decorate the Christmas tree? Of course, you already have a box of old toys, maybe even inherited from your grandmother? And this
great! Take advantage of modern ideas, add something
brand new and create your New Year's masterpiece. Can stick
a certain style: traditional, country, vintage, eco or kitsch. For
For inspiration, see photos of Christmas trees in various interiors and
styles.

Fashion for decorative solutions, color combinations and toys comes and goes, but some principles remain unchanged.

• A few days before you decorate the tree, examine the contents of your Christmas decor boxes. Find out what you
  not enough, and make a list with which you go to the store -
  it will save you time.
• Examine the toys left over from previous years - they may need a light repair, new glitter or fasteners.
• If you have children, give them a holiday by making homemade New Year's toys.

• Don't put a big tree in a room that's too small. Do not install a live tree near a battery or other
  heat source.
• If you have children or pets, it is especially important to secure the spruce carefully. Make sure it is securely fastened
  base. Additional way fastenings - tie the top
  wood to cornices and cabinets with several laces (arrange a stretch),
  disguising them later with garlands that will stretch under
  ceiling.
• If your Christmas tree is too low, you can put it on the podium (or table), after covering it with New Year's Eve.
  paper, oilcloth or cloth. By the way, this will create a place for you to
  elegant gifts that will be more visible than on the floor.

• Buy faceted light bulbs, not smooth ones - they have more glare.
  Take care of the safety rules: do not use homemade or cheap Asian crafts, so as not to
  so that there is no fire. For the same reason, do not decorate the Christmas tree.
  candles and sparklers. An exception is an electric garland with
  "candles".
• Before wrapping a tree with a garland, plug it into an outlet and check how it works - whether all the bulbs are on, not
  Is the wiring sparking? Do not use more than three garlands at once - they can
  can't handle traffic jams.
• The electric garland is hung on the Christmas tree before other toys - so it will not obscure them. Good luck if one
  you wrap the trunk of a tree with a garland, and place the other on the branches
  to illuminate toys.
• It is more convenient to decorate the Christmas tree with the lights on - you will immediately see how evenly the garland falls. Locate
  garlands in a spiral, not from the bottom up.

• The larger the tree, the larger the toys fit it. A small Christmas tree with huge balls will seem cumbersome.
• First hang large toys, then small ones. Start hanging with large balls that set the main tone for the tree. After
  after hanging all the balls, rest for a while in another
  room. Then come back and take a fresh look - does everything look
  harmoniously. Hang toys of a different type in the remaining gaps
  between balls.
• Large toys are placed on the lower branches. As you climb higher, it is worth using smaller
  toys.
• Same toys better near do not hang.

• You can hang balls on the Christmas tree with thread or wire. A convenient and simple method is straightened paper clips.
• You can also look for special plastic hooks for Christmas decorations - they are produced in green so that they are invisible.
• Toys tied with lush bows will look especially elegant.
• The best, most expensive and beloved toys are usually the most fragile. Do not hang them on weak thin branches close to the tips (especially if you have children and pets). Place them close to the trunk.

• Traditional decorations - a spire or a star (she is a reminder of Star of Bethlehem who led the Magi to the manger
  Jesus).
• You can also put an angel upstairs or even tie a bow.

• Try to decorate the Christmas tree with edible toys - tangerines, sweets, nuts, wrapped in gold foil.
• Teddy bears and any other toys will also look good.
• A wide shiny ribbon wrapped around a Christmas tree is a successful and not very common decor.

• Scatter beads, shiny tinsel, rain on the Christmas tree, sprinkle with frost spray, artificial snow, sprinkle
  confetti, serpentine, sparkles - but only when she
  fully dressed up.
• Be careful with rain if you have cats - pets love to eat them and can die from it.
• If your Christmas tree is aged in a certain color scheme- pack the gifts that will lie under it in the paper of those
  same flowers.
• Put Santa Claus with the Snow Maiden under the Christmas tree. If you are celebrating Christmas, you will need Christmas scenes, the so-called.
  "nativity scenes" where small dolls depict the Mother of God and others
  characters.

With the New Year tree, the holiday will enter your home. Give free rein to your imagination, decorate the Christmas tree in your own way, using the tips of our site. Here are a variety of ideas for decorating the Christmas tree - find yours!

Christmas tree with blue and silver decorations decorated in winter style, ideal for an apartment with a modern design.

Replace the traditional emerald green with lemon. This will allow you to use unusual Christmas decorations.

Looking at this Christmas tree, you will understand that there are no too many icicles. Agree: classic Christmas decorations always great and amazing!

Homemade flags give an elegant Christmas tree a cute, crafty look. If you make all the flags cream, the eye will easily slide over it, and the overall impression of the Christmas tree will increase.

Paper medallions and classic red decorations create festive mood. This Christmas tree looks simple and warm at home.

If the classic Christmas tree isn't your thing, or if you want to add another, less traditional tree to your home, here's a great idea. Put up a chic French-style Christmas tree - made of tinsel.

We like fun and unusual color combination ornaments on this tree. Try a combination Pink colour chewing gum and ultramarine, decorating the Christmas tree and the whole room.

Artful paper decorations and homemade ball garlands make this little Christmas tree one of a kind. Make your own Christmas decorations!

We love the golden Christmas tree. Pretty metallic embellishments and a gold-flecked burlap ribbon pair well with the warm tones of the room.

If the tree is in a New Year's decorated room, remember: everything is good in moderation. Just a few decorations on this tree can make a very good impression.

White lights and white beads add a touch of casual elegance to the Christmas tree.

Shades of sky blue stand out against the dark green Christmas tree. This is the perfect combination of colors for those who prefer an unconventional style of jewelry.

Decorate your Christmas tree with vintage but never outdated and colorful Christmas decorations.

Thin spruce looks best when decorated with delicate paper ornaments.

With large red decorations, the little Christmas tree makes a big impression.

A natural Christmas tree covered in frosty snowflakes looks natural in a hunting lodge-style living room.

Decorations of citrus shades make white Christmas tree playful and give it freshness.

All decorations on this shimmering tabletop Christmas tree are made from book pages.

The Christmas miracle will turn into reality when you decorate your Christmas tree with many Santa Claus themed ornaments.

Add the memory of the sea to the Christmas tree with delicate white starfish and lemon-colored hydrangeas.

If your home is filled with tradition, capture the spirit of the Christmas tree and try your best to decorate it the American way.

Do you like what you see on this tree? Decorate your Christmas tree the same way by framing homemade photos.

We love how the minimalist yet colorful decorations on this tree harmonize with the retro style of the living room, reminding us of the past.

Decorate a neutral room with a rainbow of metallic Christmas tree decorations. This gorgeous painting proves that it's worth the trouble decorating a large spruce.

The classic red and green ornaments on this tree are interspersed with mischievous fairy tale elves.

Before you is a tall and majestic spruce, traditionally decorated.

This tree is beautifully lit with yellow lights.

Skates and mittens on this Christmas tree spread coziness around the room and promise winter fun.