Holiday Fun and Games
The Christmas ornament may be a simple gesture of the holiday cheer, but its history is obscure. Originating around 16th-century Germany, the initial pieces look nothing like the ones we are aware of today. The Evolution of Christmas Ornaments: A Look Back in Time Although we tag them ‘Christmas trees’, these decorative evergreens go back […]
People love flocked Christmas trees! They love the feeling that this is something that looks like it is straight out of the snow covered woods. However, for those who decide to go with flocked Christmas trees they often wonder if this tree means that they have to store this in a special way than when […]
The popularity of blown glass Christmas ornaments has skyrocketed in recent years. What is it about these glass ornaments that entices so many people to use them as decorations? Blown glass ornaments are similar to what they were years ago. They have a vintage feel to them, which appeals to many people. They come in […]
You will find that this year, blue is one of the colors that tons of people are going to be using on their prelit Christmas trees and throughout their home. After all, one of the more popular Christmas songs out there is Elvis version of “Blue Christmas”. For those who decide to use blue with […]
One of the ways that many people keep their homes looking as though they belong in a magazine with how they are decorated is using their prelit Christmas trees as the foundation for everything else in their home, including their Christmas table. For many people, the Christmas table is going to be where everyone gathers […]
It takes just a few minutes to fix tree problems. Whether it’s unlit or a pre-lit Christmas tree, you only need tips like this to get right on the track. Tips for safe storage of pre-lit Christmas trees Tree problems won’t occur if light strings stay lit. And in most cases, you’re likely to face […]
A great tradition that you can start with artificial Christmas trees is to make your own garland out of popcorn that you string yourself. Believe it or not, this has long been a tradition, as it dates back several years. It was once the way that people decorated their artificial Christmas trees and real trees […]
Most everyone knows that around the holidays, there are tons of house fires and other issues that arise. In many cases, it is due to what people are doing with their artificial Christmas trees. And if you don’t know anyone personally in which these types of mistakes have happened, then look to the numerous holiday […]
It doesn’t matter whether you live in a warm or cold climate, flocking your artificial Christmas tree can help you achieve your dreams of a white Christmas. Flocking is achieved by applying a powder or dust that creates the appearance of freshly fallen snow. When you flock yourself, you will find it to be more […]
The Origin of the Christmas Tree Tradition At History of Christmas Trees we have the tagline that you can “Get all your Christmas history here” which is true, but we offer so much more to those who frequent our web page! We love Christmas…we absolutely adore everything surrounding the Christmas holiday. We love the hustle […]