Grandma Clara's Christmas Treats Recipes
Christmas time evokes many, many memories of childhood. Each family has their unique traditions of Christmas cuisine and Christmas treats, most of which were rich in sugar. The following are family Christmas recipes for some traditional Christmas treats.
Fruit Cake
½ lb. butter
1 pkg currants
½ lb dates
½ package raisins
4 cups water
2 cups sugar
Boil above ingredients together 15 minutes and let cool.
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon all spice
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
2 beaten eggs
1 cup walnuts
1 cup pecans
Instructions: mix well; bake 350 degrees for 1 hour (variety: add 1 pkg. Fruit mix; gum drops, jams or jellies)
$150 Fudge
1 cube unsalted butter
1 ½ cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
10 marshmallows
1 T water
2 cups sugar
¾ can canned milk
Instructions: (1) Put 1 cube butter. 1 cup nuts, 1 ½ cup chocolate chips and 1 tsp. vanilla in mixing bowl; (2) Melt 10 marshmallows in top of double boiler with 1 T water; (3) Put 2 cups sugar and ¾ cup canned milk in kettle and bring to slow boil 6 minutes; (4) Add marshmallow mixture to mixing bowl and add sugar to mixing bowl; and (5) Beat by hand until thick and pour into greased pan and chill in refrigerator overnight.
Butter Mints
3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 square unsalted butter (must be butter)
Instructions: Bring to rapid boil and cook to exactly 250 degrees; pour on slab of marble; add 3 drips of Oil Peppermint (buy at drug store) and three drops food coloring (red or green etc.); pull until can't clutch any longer; spread out and cut with scissors; do not let pieces touch each other for about an hour; store in air tight container.
Popcorn Balls
1 cup white Karo syrup
1 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
5 quarts popcorn, popped
Instructions: cook to crack stage or hardball. Add 1 tablespoon butter and ½ tsp soda. Add green and/or red food coloring to make a Holiday treat. Pour slowly over hot popped corn, mixing well to coat every kernel.
Press into balls (butter hands if necessary). Try not to burn your hands.
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Friday, October 10, 2008
MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS
Make and Print Your Very Own Christmas Cards
Make and print your own Christmas Greeting card in 5 easy steps, its so simple even a snowman could do it! Tick the boxes to select the Christmas Card options that you would like to use on your greeting card.
Some cards have been left black and white for you to colour yourself.
Step 1
To make a Christmas Greeting card all you need to do is to choose a picture one of the festive card fronts.
Step 2
Now choose a festive verse for your Christmas Greeting card from the verses shown below....
Christmas brings us closerIt's a special time of year
Have a wonderful Christmas
Have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year
May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love
I hope Santa will be extra good to you this Xmas eve & fills your stocking to the brim
Jingle Bells are ringing the wishes of Christmas to you
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Good Tidings to you!
step 3
Choose a background on which to write the verse
Step 4
Click printing page button below, to see the page that you need to print out to make your Christmas Greeting card.
Step 5
When you have printed the Christmas card. fold the card in half. then fold it is half again to create your greeting card
Make and print your own Christmas Greeting card in 5 easy steps, its so simple even a snowman could do it! Tick the boxes to select the Christmas Card options that you would like to use on your greeting card.
Some cards have been left black and white for you to colour yourself.
Step 1
To make a Christmas Greeting card all you need to do is to choose a picture one of the festive card fronts.
Step 2
Now choose a festive verse for your Christmas Greeting card from the verses shown below....
Christmas brings us closerIt's a special time of year
Have a wonderful Christmas
Have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year
May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love
I hope Santa will be extra good to you this Xmas eve & fills your stocking to the brim
Jingle Bells are ringing the wishes of Christmas to you
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Good Tidings to you!
step 3
Choose a background on which to write the verse
Step 4
Click printing page button below, to see the page that you need to print out to make your Christmas Greeting card.
Step 5
When you have printed the Christmas card. fold the card in half. then fold it is half again to create your greeting card
FUN CHRISTMAS STUFF
ONLINE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Christmas Shopping Online
Its that time of year again when everyone hits the high street to do their Christmas shopping. There are a few Christmas shopping strategies.
Start in June This saves you panicking in a number of ways You don't get into debt because you are spreading the cost of Christmas over 7 months. You get to buy presents at bargain prices and take advantage of all the summer sales. There are not Christmas queues and the weather is dry fine and warm, making your Christmas shopping a more enjoyable experience.
Leave it until Christmas eve! The shops are desperate by this time and slash their prices incredibly. It is a bit of mad dash but all the Christmas stress is confined to a single 24 hours.
Buy online. Quick and convenient, no queuing, no trying to find car parking, no terrible weather. Plus many retailers offer discounts for online orders which means you save money too! Many people are worried about security and credit card fraud when buying online. Of course this is a worry, nobody wants to be the victim of credit card fraud. However, there are some steps you can take to keep your online shopping experience as safer transaction as possible. When buying online, only use reputable retailers. This maybe a high street retailer who have an online shopping facilities or a large online store. Maybe a friend has recommended a particular website that they have purchased goods from in the past. Some online shops state how long they have been trading. If a store has been trading online for a number of years, and is well established, this is a good indicator of a reputable store. When shopping online you inevitably end up at the 'check out'. This is the point where the store will ask you for your name, postal address and credit or debit card details. This is the time when credit card fraud is a danger. To protect yourself look for a padlock icon in the status bar at the bottom of the window on the actual 'check out' page, where the website is asking you to submit your details. This padlock mean that this page of the website has a secure connection, so any information that you submit on this page will not be decipherable to anyone else, it will be encrypted. If there is not a padlock, it is not a secure connection despite what the actual web page content may say. You can still submit your details, However, you do significantly increase the risk of becoming a victim of credit card fraud. Our advice would be to contact the website and ask them to provide you with a secure payment page, or shop elsewhere. Below is a list of reputable websites with secure payment pages. However you do your Christmas shopping this year, Enjoy your experience and keep your card details safe.
Its that time of year again when everyone hits the high street to do their Christmas shopping. There are a few Christmas shopping strategies.
Start in June This saves you panicking in a number of ways You don't get into debt because you are spreading the cost of Christmas over 7 months. You get to buy presents at bargain prices and take advantage of all the summer sales. There are not Christmas queues and the weather is dry fine and warm, making your Christmas shopping a more enjoyable experience.
Leave it until Christmas eve! The shops are desperate by this time and slash their prices incredibly. It is a bit of mad dash but all the Christmas stress is confined to a single 24 hours.
Buy online. Quick and convenient, no queuing, no trying to find car parking, no terrible weather. Plus many retailers offer discounts for online orders which means you save money too! Many people are worried about security and credit card fraud when buying online. Of course this is a worry, nobody wants to be the victim of credit card fraud. However, there are some steps you can take to keep your online shopping experience as safer transaction as possible. When buying online, only use reputable retailers. This maybe a high street retailer who have an online shopping facilities or a large online store. Maybe a friend has recommended a particular website that they have purchased goods from in the past. Some online shops state how long they have been trading. If a store has been trading online for a number of years, and is well established, this is a good indicator of a reputable store. When shopping online you inevitably end up at the 'check out'. This is the point where the store will ask you for your name, postal address and credit or debit card details. This is the time when credit card fraud is a danger. To protect yourself look for a padlock icon in the status bar at the bottom of the window on the actual 'check out' page, where the website is asking you to submit your details. This padlock mean that this page of the website has a secure connection, so any information that you submit on this page will not be decipherable to anyone else, it will be encrypted. If there is not a padlock, it is not a secure connection despite what the actual web page content may say. You can still submit your details, However, you do significantly increase the risk of becoming a victim of credit card fraud. Our advice would be to contact the website and ask them to provide you with a secure payment page, or shop elsewhere. Below is a list of reputable websites with secure payment pages. However you do your Christmas shopping this year, Enjoy your experience and keep your card details safe.
CHRISTMAS GAMES AND PUZZLES
CHRISTMAS GIFT MENU
Christmas Gifts to Make
Christmas Gifts Menu3D Reindeer Christmas Cards
Print Christmas Cards
Potpourri Bundles
Christmas Chocolate Fugde
Christmas Toffee Treats
Peg Art Rocking Chair
Square Bear Knitted Teddy
Special Memories Album
Three French Hens Novelty Tea Cosy
Christmas Note Books
Snowflake Plant Pot
Starry Night Plant pot
Light up BottlePopup Santa
Christmas Tea-light Candleholders
Christmas Skittles
Paper Mache Christmas Dishes
Posh Hat Needle Case
Peg Art Teapot Stand
Candle Holders
Mini Christmas Stockings
Cinderella Slipper Jewellery Box
Dried Flowers & Decorated Candles
Scented Stuffed Animals
Personalised Umbrellas
A Gift from Mother Nature
Painted Recycled Glass Gifts
Lights & Bells Christmas Umbrella
Football Crazy Wall Clock
Fruit & Veg Kitchen Clock
Peppermint Sweets
Safety Pin Jewellery
Sock MonkeysPresents for Pooches
Christmas Gifts Menu3D Reindeer Christmas Cards
Print Christmas Cards
Potpourri Bundles
Christmas Chocolate Fugde
Christmas Toffee Treats
Peg Art Rocking Chair
Square Bear Knitted Teddy
Special Memories Album
Three French Hens Novelty Tea Cosy
Christmas Note Books
Snowflake Plant Pot
Starry Night Plant pot
Light up BottlePopup Santa
Christmas Tea-light Candleholders
Christmas Skittles
Paper Mache Christmas Dishes
Posh Hat Needle Case
Peg Art Teapot Stand
Candle Holders
Mini Christmas Stockings
Cinderella Slipper Jewellery Box
Dried Flowers & Decorated Candles
Scented Stuffed Animals
Personalised Umbrellas
A Gift from Mother Nature
Painted Recycled Glass Gifts
Lights & Bells Christmas Umbrella
Football Crazy Wall Clock
Fruit & Veg Kitchen Clock
Peppermint Sweets
Safety Pin Jewellery
Sock MonkeysPresents for Pooches
CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY TIPS
Must Know Christmas tree Safety Tips
Let's face these days it seems like there danger in everything we do. But don't worry there are plenty of safety tips to ensure there are no mishaps this holiday season. Below is a list of things you can do to make you have a happy, accident free holiday season.
1. Make sure you buy the freshest tree possible (brittle leaves is an indicator that your tree is dry)
2. Cut off a half inch of the trunk of your tree, this will allow the tree to suck in more water
3. When choosing a spot for your tree, make sure there are no heating vents, radiators, fireplaces or used electrical outlets.
4. Make sure your tree will not get in front of any exits
5. Make sure you keep candles and other sources of fire away from the tree at all times.
6. Make sure your Christmas tree lights are for indoor use and are the correct voltage. Also only buy UL lights because they are tested for safety.
7. Try to use miniature lights, they produce less heat and are more energy efficient.
8. Make sure your Christmas tree stand is secure and stable
9. Give you thirsty tree a lot of water and re-fill it everyday (there are some great preservatives that will extend the live of your tree!)
10. Check all of your lights for shorts before you put them on your tree
11. Shake your tree free of dry bristles before you take it inside
12. Turn your Christmas trees off at night and when you're leaving the house
13. Keep flammable items like curtains, paper and combustibles away from your tree
14. Have a fire extinguisher nearby for those rare emergencies
15. Make sure your Chrismas tree will not get in front of any exits
Let's face these days it seems like there danger in everything we do. But don't worry there are plenty of safety tips to ensure there are no mishaps this holiday season. Below is a list of things you can do to make you have a happy, accident free holiday season.
1. Make sure you buy the freshest tree possible (brittle leaves is an indicator that your tree is dry)
2. Cut off a half inch of the trunk of your tree, this will allow the tree to suck in more water
3. When choosing a spot for your tree, make sure there are no heating vents, radiators, fireplaces or used electrical outlets.
4. Make sure your tree will not get in front of any exits
5. Make sure you keep candles and other sources of fire away from the tree at all times.
6. Make sure your Christmas tree lights are for indoor use and are the correct voltage. Also only buy UL lights because they are tested for safety.
7. Try to use miniature lights, they produce less heat and are more energy efficient.
8. Make sure your Christmas tree stand is secure and stable
9. Give you thirsty tree a lot of water and re-fill it everyday (there are some great preservatives that will extend the live of your tree!)
10. Check all of your lights for shorts before you put them on your tree
11. Shake your tree free of dry bristles before you take it inside
12. Turn your Christmas trees off at night and when you're leaving the house
13. Keep flammable items like curtains, paper and combustibles away from your tree
14. Have a fire extinguisher nearby for those rare emergencies
15. Make sure your Chrismas tree will not get in front of any exits
CHRISTMAS HAPPINESS
Christmas Happiness and Psychological Health Through Giving
Christmas is a time for giving and giving is the act of generosity. It nourishes love in our relationships and builds the human spirit. Research shows that people who give without expectation and who do not feel diminished by the act of giving are the most psychologically healthy in our society today. Here are seven benefits of giving: 1. Builds Relationships - giving reinforces appreciations and acknowledgement of each other and thus is an important ingredient for building relationships. 2. Deepens Relationships - by sharing past and future thoughts we give of our selves in an intimate way. It can be a wonderful ritual such as at Christmas to come together and openly give and share feelings, experiences and wishes for the coming year. This deepens relationships as we share and express more of who we are. 3. Expresses Feelings - giving is a way to express and show feelings especially if you are not comfortable expressing feelings through words. Giving is an opportunity to express a whole range of feelings such as gratitude, appreciations and thanks. 4. Creates Memories - through giving we have many ways to create and leave lasting memories. Our willingness to care, show interest, give time, loyalty, honesty and by going out of our way to do something extra for someone else such as preparing a special meal, writing a special verse on why we love and cherish someone or making a special gift as a symbol of our love, are some of the ways we can give and create lasting memories. 5. Creates Predictability - we all love predictability; especially children as it gives them a sense of security. Through the predictable act of giving especially at birthdays and Christmas celebrations, the expectation of appreciations, acknowledgement, love and being made to feel extra special is created by the ritual of giving. 6. De-stressor - giving is all about looking outside of ourselves with no expectation of anything in return. It is putting others first for concentrated moments in time. The ritual of giving takes the focus off ourselves and our stresses in life are handled with a more balanced focus. 7. Creates Miracles - connecting into the community by giving has huge benefits. It reinforces love in all our lives. It creates leverage which creates miracles when together we give for the greater good. Giving is an expression of our love. We give in many ways with our supportive words, our listening, attention and giving of our time and of course through material giving too. Giving materially, emotionally and physically is the glue that holds people together and is a way to renew our love for one another, create lasting cherished memories, deepen relationships and create psychological health and happiness for ourselves!
Christmas is a time for giving and giving is the act of generosity. It nourishes love in our relationships and builds the human spirit. Research shows that people who give without expectation and who do not feel diminished by the act of giving are the most psychologically healthy in our society today. Here are seven benefits of giving: 1. Builds Relationships - giving reinforces appreciations and acknowledgement of each other and thus is an important ingredient for building relationships. 2. Deepens Relationships - by sharing past and future thoughts we give of our selves in an intimate way. It can be a wonderful ritual such as at Christmas to come together and openly give and share feelings, experiences and wishes for the coming year. This deepens relationships as we share and express more of who we are. 3. Expresses Feelings - giving is a way to express and show feelings especially if you are not comfortable expressing feelings through words. Giving is an opportunity to express a whole range of feelings such as gratitude, appreciations and thanks. 4. Creates Memories - through giving we have many ways to create and leave lasting memories. Our willingness to care, show interest, give time, loyalty, honesty and by going out of our way to do something extra for someone else such as preparing a special meal, writing a special verse on why we love and cherish someone or making a special gift as a symbol of our love, are some of the ways we can give and create lasting memories. 5. Creates Predictability - we all love predictability; especially children as it gives them a sense of security. Through the predictable act of giving especially at birthdays and Christmas celebrations, the expectation of appreciations, acknowledgement, love and being made to feel extra special is created by the ritual of giving. 6. De-stressor - giving is all about looking outside of ourselves with no expectation of anything in return. It is putting others first for concentrated moments in time. The ritual of giving takes the focus off ourselves and our stresses in life are handled with a more balanced focus. 7. Creates Miracles - connecting into the community by giving has huge benefits. It reinforces love in all our lives. It creates leverage which creates miracles when together we give for the greater good. Giving is an expression of our love. We give in many ways with our supportive words, our listening, attention and giving of our time and of course through material giving too. Giving materially, emotionally and physically is the glue that holds people together and is a way to renew our love for one another, create lasting cherished memories, deepen relationships and create psychological health and happiness for ourselves!
CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION
Twelve Tips For Decorating a Christmas Tree
By Enid Edginton Sometimes decorating a christmas tree can seem so complicated that you feel like singing "Uh oh christmas tree" rather than "Oh christmas tree". Whether you are decorating a natural evergreen or an artificial tree here are some tips for making the entire experience a little less disorganized. 1. I know this article is supposed to be about decorating a christmas tree but let's start first with removing the decorations. Think back to last year. Did you just strip everything off the tree and throw it in a box? Are your christmas tree lights all gnarled up into a snarl? Are the limbs of your artificial prelit christmas trees actually stuffed inside your golf bag? This is how you end up with a bad case of Uh oh christmas tree. I am sure you have heard of that old saying "as it begins, so it ends and so it begins again." This applies to decorating a christmas tree as well. This year, you are going to swear to pack up everything in an organized way so that you don't waste time sorting through damaged ornaments and piles of old tinsel. 2. Whether or not your tree looks really good might be dependent on what kind of tree you choose. Believe it or not there are some species of trees that are easier to decorate than others. Pine is the type of evergreen tree that is voted most likely to lose its needles and turn into a version of the pathetic Charlie Brown Christmas tree. The best types of trees when it comes to holding ornaments are firs and spruces. This is because their branches are the sturdiest. Of course if you are decorating an artificial prelit tree than this tip is really not much use to you. 3. If you are decorating a christmas tree that is real make sure it is fresh. You can tell if a tree is fresh or not by bending the branches. If the branches bend a bit that means it is full of moisture and more likely to support a christmas decoration. If it snaps, don't buy it. It is too dry to support decorations and likely to spill its needles all over your floor too. 4. If you are buying a natural tree, remember to put the Christmas mat below it before you put it on the stand. Some christmas tree skirts and mats come with a slit in the center and buttons or Velcro fastens others. Make sure you note what kind you have before you t the tree on the stand as you can't slip a christmas tree skirt over the tree's head like a person would a sweater. 5. When decorating a christmas tree make sure that you unsnarl the lights before you try to drape them around the tree. It is also safest to make sure all the bulbs are working before you try to do this too. There is a tiny chance that if you try to change burned out christmas bulbs while they are on the tree that a spark could ignite the tree and turn it into a christmas candle. 6. You may have heard that decorating a christmas tree with electric lightbulbs is much safer than decorating them the old fashioned way with candles. This is true as long as you obey one cardinal rule: don't rest a bulb directly against the branches of the tree. Like the old fashioned candles, hot christmas bulbs can heat up needles and catch fire. This is especially true if you shopped for a christmas tree at the last minute and ended up with a dry tree. The absolutely safest trees to buy are prelit artificial christmas trees as some of them have automatic shut-down features if they get too hot. 7. If you have lots of pets and children running around during the holiday season an artificial prelit tree might be safer than a natural one with bulbs strung around it. There is less risk of tiny fingers pulling bulbs down or getting electrocuted. There is also less danger of pets and children swallowing the needles that are shed from natural trees. 8. Decorating christmas trees is ultimately all about proportion. When hanging decorations put the largest sized decorations at the bottom and the smallest one at the top. The effect is just more pleasing to the eye. 9. When decorating a christmas tree it is best not to throw clumps of tinsel at the tree as if they were handfuls of spaghetti. The most attractive effect is achieved by hanging clumps of tinsel just at the very edges of each branch. Think a bit about how real icicles look when they are hanging from real trees. 10. Do choose a theme for your tree. Choosing a theme and sticking with it gives you the most fashionable looking tree. You can choose a color theme - sticking to gold, silver and red or pink and gold only (which looks great on a white prelit artificial tree) or you can style the tree after traditions such as the German style tree (decorated mostly with food), the Victorian style tree (decorated with tiny detailed ornaments and lots of angels) or the Country style tree (decorated with glass balls, wooden ornaments and plenty of flocking to simulate snow.) 11. When decorating a christmas tree remember to make it uniquely yours by adding heirlooms that have been passed down from generation to generation. Another nice touch is Christmas cards or cookies and candies that you have made in your own kitchen. This gives your xmas tree a unique personal touch. 12. Whether you are decorating a natural or prelit artificial tree remember that less is always more. Otherwise the tree could look very cluttered is is not just the general rule of thumb of christmas tree decorating. It is a golden rule that applies to all interior decorating.
By Enid Edginton Sometimes decorating a christmas tree can seem so complicated that you feel like singing "Uh oh christmas tree" rather than "Oh christmas tree". Whether you are decorating a natural evergreen or an artificial tree here are some tips for making the entire experience a little less disorganized. 1. I know this article is supposed to be about decorating a christmas tree but let's start first with removing the decorations. Think back to last year. Did you just strip everything off the tree and throw it in a box? Are your christmas tree lights all gnarled up into a snarl? Are the limbs of your artificial prelit christmas trees actually stuffed inside your golf bag? This is how you end up with a bad case of Uh oh christmas tree. I am sure you have heard of that old saying "as it begins, so it ends and so it begins again." This applies to decorating a christmas tree as well. This year, you are going to swear to pack up everything in an organized way so that you don't waste time sorting through damaged ornaments and piles of old tinsel. 2. Whether or not your tree looks really good might be dependent on what kind of tree you choose. Believe it or not there are some species of trees that are easier to decorate than others. Pine is the type of evergreen tree that is voted most likely to lose its needles and turn into a version of the pathetic Charlie Brown Christmas tree. The best types of trees when it comes to holding ornaments are firs and spruces. This is because their branches are the sturdiest. Of course if you are decorating an artificial prelit tree than this tip is really not much use to you. 3. If you are decorating a christmas tree that is real make sure it is fresh. You can tell if a tree is fresh or not by bending the branches. If the branches bend a bit that means it is full of moisture and more likely to support a christmas decoration. If it snaps, don't buy it. It is too dry to support decorations and likely to spill its needles all over your floor too. 4. If you are buying a natural tree, remember to put the Christmas mat below it before you put it on the stand. Some christmas tree skirts and mats come with a slit in the center and buttons or Velcro fastens others. Make sure you note what kind you have before you t the tree on the stand as you can't slip a christmas tree skirt over the tree's head like a person would a sweater. 5. When decorating a christmas tree make sure that you unsnarl the lights before you try to drape them around the tree. It is also safest to make sure all the bulbs are working before you try to do this too. There is a tiny chance that if you try to change burned out christmas bulbs while they are on the tree that a spark could ignite the tree and turn it into a christmas candle. 6. You may have heard that decorating a christmas tree with electric lightbulbs is much safer than decorating them the old fashioned way with candles. This is true as long as you obey one cardinal rule: don't rest a bulb directly against the branches of the tree. Like the old fashioned candles, hot christmas bulbs can heat up needles and catch fire. This is especially true if you shopped for a christmas tree at the last minute and ended up with a dry tree. The absolutely safest trees to buy are prelit artificial christmas trees as some of them have automatic shut-down features if they get too hot. 7. If you have lots of pets and children running around during the holiday season an artificial prelit tree might be safer than a natural one with bulbs strung around it. There is less risk of tiny fingers pulling bulbs down or getting electrocuted. There is also less danger of pets and children swallowing the needles that are shed from natural trees. 8. Decorating christmas trees is ultimately all about proportion. When hanging decorations put the largest sized decorations at the bottom and the smallest one at the top. The effect is just more pleasing to the eye. 9. When decorating a christmas tree it is best not to throw clumps of tinsel at the tree as if they were handfuls of spaghetti. The most attractive effect is achieved by hanging clumps of tinsel just at the very edges of each branch. Think a bit about how real icicles look when they are hanging from real trees. 10. Do choose a theme for your tree. Choosing a theme and sticking with it gives you the most fashionable looking tree. You can choose a color theme - sticking to gold, silver and red or pink and gold only (which looks great on a white prelit artificial tree) or you can style the tree after traditions such as the German style tree (decorated mostly with food), the Victorian style tree (decorated with tiny detailed ornaments and lots of angels) or the Country style tree (decorated with glass balls, wooden ornaments and plenty of flocking to simulate snow.) 11. When decorating a christmas tree remember to make it uniquely yours by adding heirlooms that have been passed down from generation to generation. Another nice touch is Christmas cards or cookies and candies that you have made in your own kitchen. This gives your xmas tree a unique personal touch. 12. Whether you are decorating a natural or prelit artificial tree remember that less is always more. Otherwise the tree could look very cluttered is is not just the general rule of thumb of christmas tree decorating. It is a golden rule that applies to all interior decorating.
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