How to decorate a Christmas tree in 7 easy steps

Soon, the people of the country will go out and buy some Christmas decorations, seriously thinking about how to have a good Christmas holiday and dress up their own home.
Let's see how the experts guide you in decorating the Christmas tree.
Here are some key points from Christmas experts, offering a 7 step "treetorial" on how to deck out your Christmas tree.

Step 1 - Pick location and measure up
The first thing to consider is where the tree should be placed. If it is a artificial tree, it is best to put it next to the socket. If you've got a real tree, pick a location that's as cool as possible ( far away from radiators and fires ). This will prevent it from drying out too much ahead of the big day. 
Having picked the best place for your tree, measure the width, depth and ceiling height and don't forget to factor-in the height of your tree stand and the topper too. Give your tree enough room so its branches hang freely and you can decorate all around.

Step 2 - Fluffing branches
Fluff those branches. Yes, that's official advice from Christmas experts who say artificial trees especially need serious "fluffing". (You'd probably need "fluffing" too if you'd been squashed in a cardboard box in the loft for 12 months.) Christmas experts assistant advises: "Spend time putting your tree together and fluffing the branches to give it that full and authentic look. If you've fluffed your tree and the lights are even, you can't go wrong."

Step 3 - Get your lighting right
Spend half an hour or so getting your Christmas lights positioned just right. Start from the top and work your way down, weaving them around every major branch and leaving about six inches between the loops. How many do you need? Christmas experts says you can never have too many. "We recommend at least 170 lights per metre of tree, the more the better." he says. It might be worth investing in copper wire lights - they're much less likely to break, give a cleaner, crisper and brighter light - plus you'll barely notice the wire on the tree.

Step 4 - Choose a colour scheme
Choose suitable color and keeping to a theme can be a key part of your tree. If in doubt, stick to a simple scheme.Reds, greens and golds fit a traditional-style for Christmas. Yellow and white lights as LEDs can give a more blue hue. For a winter look, pick silver, blues and purples or for a more minimalist tree look to white, silver and traditional wooden decorations.Tip: It is best to match the decoration style of your home.

Step 5 – Garland & Baubles
Garland needs to be first, either beads, ribbon or foil, garlands add texture to your tree. Again, start from the top and work your way round. You'll need two strands of garland for every vertical foot of tree.
Now here's the fun bit. When hanging baubles, start from the inside of your tree and work out. Start with plain-coloured baubles as a base, (a cheaper, multi-pack is ideal) adding in more decorative, expensive baubles later.  Hang the larger baubles closer to the centre of the tree to give it more depth, and use smaller ones balls towards the ends of the branches. Spread them evenly and use a variety of shapes and sizes. Don't adorn your tree with every decoration you can find - be selective.

Step 6 - Tree skirt 
Don't embarrass your tree and leave it without a skirt. Unless you want everyone to see your extension lead and the ugly plastic tree holder, you'll definitely need one. Tree skirts also catch pine needles if you've got a real tree.

Step 7 - Topper
Now for the crowning touch to your festive masterpiece - an eye-catching Christmas tree topper.
Traditional topper options have their roots in religion - the star representing the Star of Bethlehem which guided the Three Kings to baby Jesus, while the angel symbolises the angels who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. If you're not like either of these, there are many other patterns to choose from on the market, including personalised toppers, snowflakes and birds. peacocks and flamingos are popular.

Now that all the steps are complete, you can stop and take a break and enjoy your own masterpiece. You can also make a small Christmas tree on the window sill or dressing table. I believe that through this simple 7 steps, everyone can quickly learn how to dress up your Christmas tree. And then you can send greeting cards to your friends to start your Christmas!