Tips : Decorate for Christmas

Christmas has come and we're going to prepare to decorate our place, part of the fun of Christmas is enjoying the festive holiday decorations. Here are some Tips on how to Decorate for Christmas

• Don't buy all your decorations at once. If you are decorating for the first time, buy a few inexpensive decorations. After the holidays, many stores will have drastically lower prices on many items. Buy a few more at this time each year until you feel you have enough decorations. As you get older, you will also get some decorations passed down from family members or decorations from children of your own. If you start off with too many, you may have far too many in the long run and won't have space for them all.

• Choose a few permanent outside decorations to use year after year. Examples include a blinking star on your roof, a string of icicle lights across your roof-line or a few light-up reindeer.

• Every year or so, evaluate your decorations/ornaments. Discard the ones that are broken or those that you no longer want. By doing so, you're freeing up room for a few new decorations and also giving yourself more space to enjoy the decorations that you love.

• Lights on your tree are not absolutely necessary. If you wish to leave them off, feel free to do so.

• Consider having at least one expensive, well-made decoration. Even though it may cost a little bit more money, they're more durable and can be enjoyed longer. These are good things to pass down to children and grandchildren. Austrian crystal decorations are a good example of this.

• Christmas markets, especially European ones, are a great source for gorgeous handmade decorations.

• Whatever you do, have fun with decorating. If you have children, let them help you. Christmas is about being together with friends and family.

Must be Warnings

• Be safe when you're hanging lights. If you use a ladder, take care and use it properly.

• Use only outdoor rated extension cords for exterior light, and do not try to attach too many lights to one cord.

Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas...

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