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3 Steps to Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Checklist by author Meghan Carter

  • How to select a healthy Christmas tree.
  • Measuring for a Christmas tree.
  • Picking the perfect Christmas tree shape.
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Find the Right Size Christmas Tree

  • Measure the height of your ceiling. Subtract two feet from the total height to find the height of the Christmas tree you should buy. The first foot you subtract is to accommodate the Christmas tree stand. The second foot is for the angel or star you put on top of the tree.
  • Measure the length of your wall. Subtract two to four feet from the total length to determine the width of your Christmas tree. Getting a tree slightly smaller will allow you to walk around and decorate all sides of the tree.


Find the Right Shaped Christmas Tree

  • Look for a tree that is fairly symmetrical.
  • Look for a tree that is pretty full.
  • Try to find a tree without huge, gaping holes.
  • Remember, all real Christmas trees will have imperfections. Those imperfections will be covered by ornaments, lights and other decorations.


Find a Healthy Christmas Tree

  • Needles should not fall of the Christmas tree when you pat the branches, if they do move on to another tree.
  • When you rub a Christmas tree branch between your fingers, it should release a fresh aroma. If it doesn't, move on to another tree.
  • The needles on the Christmas tree should gracefully bend when you gently squeeze them between two fingers. If they break, look for a different Christmas tree.





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