A global Christmas tree I’m often uninspired by the sight of people’s Christmas trees. When
most, if not all, of the decorations are the same colour and shape, and
they’ve opted for one set of plain lights, the overall effect can be
somewhat disappointing.
A Christmas tree should be a beautiful, festive focal point of a
room; while it should of course suit your own tastes and style, what I
disagree with are Christmas trees which lack any sort of personality or
originality.I love to learn about the traditions and customs which other
countries adopt at Christmas and this has inspired me to come up with
some great ideas for making a Christmas tree which is representative of
Christmas traditions around the world. Here’s how you can do the same: |  |
The Tree Before you even begin to think about decorating, you’ll need a
fantastic tree to work with. I would always opt for an
artificial tree
over the real deal. They can be used time and time again, so they’re
cost effective and much better for the environment. The top of your tree should be around half a foot from the ceiling of
the room, so it’s important that you know the height of your ceiling. If
you buy a
Christmas tree
from Hayes Garden World, you can organise your search by height, which
is the easiest way of making sure you get the right size.
Germany  |
The custom of decorating a tree for Christmas first originated in
Germany, so it’s only right that every tree displays something of this
origin.
Traditionally, villagers would hang sugared sweets for children
on the branches of the trees; this is a wonderful idea that will make
the tree more than just decoration and have children flocking around it
throughout the festive season – providing you replace the sweets
regularly!
Opt for something rolled in sugar that will sparkle
beautifully in the light of the tree.
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Sweden Swedish households decorate their trees with snowflakes and stars
made from straw, in simple designs. Making your own decorations is a
great activity to do with children and is the perfect opportunity to
teach them about the different customs of countries around the world.
Other popular decorations in Sweden include wooden animals, to represent
those in the stable at the birth of Jesus. China A small population of the Chinese population celebrate Christmas and
decorate their trees with paper lanterns in traditional Chinese designs.
Though it’s not safe or practical to light these lanterns using a
candle, positioning the lights on your tree so that they shine through
the lantern will create a wonderful effect. Ukraine In the Ukraine, it’s traditional for trees to include some form of
spider’s web, whether it be a small ornament or a large web covering the
entire tree. The tradition can be traced to Ukrainian folklore and a
tale about a poor woman who couldn’t afford to decorate her tree. One
morning, when the woman woke up, a spider had covered it in a beautiful,
glistening web. The story of the spider’s web is the reason why so many
households decorate their trees with tinsel, a trend which was adopted
by other nations. All of these ideas will help you to create a unique and beautiful
feature of your room, as you acknowledge and embrace Christmas
traditions from around the world. There are many more pages on site with
a Christmas theme such as – Christmas
Decorating Tips Pros and cons of artificial and real
Christmas trees Christmas recipes,
presents
and gifts Gifts
to make and Buy
Tips on how to hang
holiday
/ Christmas lights
Christmas and Party Recipes
Christmas decorations
to make and buy
Personal but
economical gifts and Christmas Ice Cream recipe
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