How to Have the Perfect Christmas Tree Decorating Day

How to Have the Perfect Christmas Tree Decorating Day

There's something rather magical about the day the Christmas tree goes up. For us, it's one of those lovely festive traditions that marks the beginning of Christmas.

And while a beautifully decorated tree is wonderful, it's really the little moments along the way that make the day special. Choosing the tree, rediscovering treasured decorations and, inevitably, untangling those fairy lights.

Here are a few of our favourite ways to turn Christmas tree decorating into a day to remember.

Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree

For me, Christmas begins with a visit to a local Christmas tree farm. I love a real tree - there's nothing quite like that fresh, woody fragrance filling the house.

Wrap up warm in your favourite Christmas jumper, pull on your boots and head out to find your perfect tree. Remember to take a tape measure so you will know it will fit in your chosen spot, leaving room for your favourite tree topper.

Whether you prefer a traditional Norway spruce or a beautifully shaped Nordmann fir, part of the fun is finding the one that feels just right.

And afterwards? A warming hot chocolate is always welcome. Or, in my case, perhaps a glass of Crémant!

Make Decorating an Occasion

Once the tree is safely home and settled in its stand, the fun really begins.

Put on your favourite Christmas playlist, make something delicious to drink and gather everyone together.

First come the lights, although detangling them can sometimes feel like a Christmas tradition in itself! Then it's time for the decorations.

I particularly love rediscovering those special baubles collected over the years. Some have been given as gifts, while others remind us of wonderful holidays or Christmases past. Each one has its own little story.

And finally, the tree topper. I'm rather traditional and love an angel or a star.

Remember, the aim isn't a perfectly coordinated Christmas tree worthy of a magazine cover. It's an afternoon filled with laughter, memories and perhaps a little festive chaos (although I may have been known to rearrange a few baubles after everyone has gone to bed!).

Create a Cosy Atmosphere

For me, the finishing touch is creating that wonderfully cosy Christmas atmosphere.

Put on some festive music, bring out the mince pies and enjoy the beautiful fragrance of fresh evergreen branches.

A favorite seasonal home fragrance, such as our Christmas Candle, can add another lovely layer of Christmas atmosphere, with comforting botanical notes inspired by seasonal spices and winter woods.

If you're using candles, keep them well away from the Christmas tree, decorations and anything flammable. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Our festive room mists are a lovely, flame-free way to add some Christmas fragrance to your room.

Enjoy the Moment

Once the last decoration is in place, dim the lights, switch on the Christmas tree lights and admire your handiwork.

There's something rather lovely about that first moment when the tree is finished and the room is filled with its gentle glow.

Whether your tree is perfectly coordinated or a wonderfully eclectic collection of treasured decorations, it's the memories behind it that really matter. And that's what makes Christmas traditions so special, isn't it?

Here's to another season of simple pleasures, festive traditions and making lovely memories together.

With festive wishes from Wye Wicks.

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