Should you put the lights on the Christmas tree first?
Start with the lights first The first, most important thing you need to do when decorating your Christmas tree, is to always add the lights first – it’s more difficult to do this after you’ve added decorations like baubles and garlands.
What is the correct way to put lights on a Christmas tree?
Starting at the top of the tree, intertwine the lights on top of and under branches. Work your way down and around the tree, hanging lights in the back as well. When you reach the bottom, hide any extra lights behind the tree.
How many lights do you need for a 6 foot Xmas tree?
Our golden rule is 100 bulbs or 5 metres of lights per 2ft of Christmas tree. In summary, for a 6ft tree we recommend 300 bulbs or 15 metres of lights. If you’re a fairy light lover, double up or mix and match for extra sparkle.
Do you put ribbon or ornaments on the tree first?
Whether your tree is artificial or real, all of the branches should be fluffy, full, and looking as good as possible. You’ll also want to put on your tree lights before adding the ribbon.
Where do you put the lights on a Christmas tree?
Put your first light at the very top of the tree to begin. This light will shine on the star, angel, or snowflake that you will add later. Secure your light strands by weaving them in an out of the tree’s branches. The Vertical Wrap: Divide your tree into 3 sections. Each section will have its own lights.
How many strands of Lights do you need for a Christmas tree?
Part 1 Putting the Lights on your Tree. The Around-and-Around Wrap: Wrap strands of lights around the top of the tree and work your way down to the base of the tree. For a 6-foot tall tree, you will need about 6 strands of lights with 100 bulbs each. Put your first light at the very top of the tree to begin.
What’s the worst thing about decorating a Christmas tree?
In both cases, check that all the lights are working before you proceed with the decorations. There is nothing worse than decorating your Christmas tree, only to discover that half the lights don’t work. OK, well maybe having your fully decorated tree fall over is worse. (Been there, done that, got the t-shirt lol.)
Do you have to put lights on artificial tree?
If you are putting lights on an artificial tree and don’t want to have to do it again next year, there are a few ways to make the lights stay on the tree in a more permanent fashion. Artificial trees typically come in sections, and you want to make sure that you don’t string one strand of lights between two of these sections.