Keeping the Holiday Spirit Alive - The Fun of Decorated Christmas Trees
Come November, you will find malls crowded with people rushing to complete their shopping lists of gifts to buy for their loved ones.
And why not, this is most likely the most celebrated time of the year throughout the world.
Definitely it is the most special.
Yuletide songs are blaring on every car radio; Bearded Santas ring their bells on the sidewalks collecting money for the less fortunate; and perhaps the most familiar and well-loved holiday symbol are the decorated Christmas trees that are showcased in almost every home.
Of course, everyone knows that this is the time of the year where loved ones gather together over a cup of eggnog laughing and swapping stories around the special tree.
Most probably families have gone to Christmas tree shops scouring for 'The One' and together lug it home to see scrumptious dinners and joyful reunions take place.
Or maybe you already have a synthetic tree patiently waiting in the attic for its return on December; if there were no bonding moments shared in tree picking, for sure there will be priceless ones in tree decorating.
Children especially are excited to help out in creating a beautiful tree.
Make it truly special by allowing them creative rights in designing and making ornaments.
Try integrating animal or nature inspired themes to your home and tree.
Pictures and little trinkets can hang from the limbs while cut-outs can be wound around the tree.
Before they start draping their little artworks though, make sure you set up the sturdy and drape the lights all around it already.
Last of all, have a child, picked out by his/her siblings or cousins, crown the tree with an heirloom 'star' or angel.
Let a different child do this each year and make the topping off a momentous occasion for all of them.
Allow them to choose the gifts they will give to friends and family.
You can teach them the value of money as well as learn about the personality and particular thinking patterns of the child.
Let him/her decide on which wrapping paper and ribbons to use and have them wrap the gifts themselves.
Out of all the beautifully packaged presents; the home-made, often awkward looking gift will stand out and count as the most special.
Even if it may seem impractical to do so, do not keep presents locked away in secret places.
Put them where they're meant to be at-under the tree.
Sure children, even grown-ups on most occasions, usually shake the mystery box and try to guess what's inside; but they will find the place you stash them in anyway.
At least under the tree, no culprit will dare to be caught in full view.
As much as you are able to, document the weeks preceding Christmas day.
As excitement mounts up, more priceless moments usually take place; it's good to have a video on hand to record it for future laughs-and blackmail.
Decorated Christmas trees are more than just symbols of the holiday-it is a witness to many precious family moments.
And why not, this is most likely the most celebrated time of the year throughout the world.
Definitely it is the most special.
Yuletide songs are blaring on every car radio; Bearded Santas ring their bells on the sidewalks collecting money for the less fortunate; and perhaps the most familiar and well-loved holiday symbol are the decorated Christmas trees that are showcased in almost every home.
Of course, everyone knows that this is the time of the year where loved ones gather together over a cup of eggnog laughing and swapping stories around the special tree.
Most probably families have gone to Christmas tree shops scouring for 'The One' and together lug it home to see scrumptious dinners and joyful reunions take place.
Or maybe you already have a synthetic tree patiently waiting in the attic for its return on December; if there were no bonding moments shared in tree picking, for sure there will be priceless ones in tree decorating.
Children especially are excited to help out in creating a beautiful tree.
Make it truly special by allowing them creative rights in designing and making ornaments.
Try integrating animal or nature inspired themes to your home and tree.
Pictures and little trinkets can hang from the limbs while cut-outs can be wound around the tree.
Before they start draping their little artworks though, make sure you set up the sturdy and drape the lights all around it already.
Last of all, have a child, picked out by his/her siblings or cousins, crown the tree with an heirloom 'star' or angel.
Let a different child do this each year and make the topping off a momentous occasion for all of them.
Allow them to choose the gifts they will give to friends and family.
You can teach them the value of money as well as learn about the personality and particular thinking patterns of the child.
Let him/her decide on which wrapping paper and ribbons to use and have them wrap the gifts themselves.
Out of all the beautifully packaged presents; the home-made, often awkward looking gift will stand out and count as the most special.
Even if it may seem impractical to do so, do not keep presents locked away in secret places.
Put them where they're meant to be at-under the tree.
Sure children, even grown-ups on most occasions, usually shake the mystery box and try to guess what's inside; but they will find the place you stash them in anyway.
At least under the tree, no culprit will dare to be caught in full view.
As much as you are able to, document the weeks preceding Christmas day.
As excitement mounts up, more priceless moments usually take place; it's good to have a video on hand to record it for future laughs-and blackmail.
Decorated Christmas trees are more than just symbols of the holiday-it is a witness to many precious family moments.
