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Without the danger of drying out a real tree, more lights are safely added to artificial trees. We all love the sparkle and shine from the tree lights. Small twinkle lights and colored lights also have impact when you layer several strands and pair them with ornaments having reflective surfaces. For many it is all white, while others choose a mix of colors. Some even do a background of white or clear lights and then highlighted with strands of colored lights that wrap the outside of the tree.

Begin at the bottom of the tree close to the trunk, allow some slack in the first strand of lights, separate the cord near the first bulb so it forms a loop. Slip the loop over one of the branches near the trunk, and wrap the cord a few times around the branch to secure it. Pull the string of lights taut to the tip of the branch, and then work back toward the trunk, wrapping the cord over itself and the branch. Separate the cord again when you reach the trunk, and slip the cord over a branch let to secure it. Carry the cord over to the next branch, wrap it around another branch near the trunk, and pull it out to the tip. Wrap the cord over itself and the branch as before. Continue wrapping branches in this manner to the end of the string. Plug in the next set, and keep going to the point where the tree comes apart. Work any extra lights back along the branch rather than crossing the section. When you wrap the top section of the tree, don’t wrap the lights around as many branches, so the tree will look evenly lit from top to bottom.

We all love the sparkle and shine from the tree lights. Multi-faceted bulbs refract more light and appear especially bright. Small twinkle lights and colored lights also have impact when you layer several strands and pair them with ornaments having reflective surfaces. Many people choose all white lights, others a multi-color pattern. Some even do a background of white and then add strands of colored lights wrapping the outside of the tree.

To get started, mentally divide the tree vertically into three triangular sections. Plug in the first string of lights and nestle the last bulb on the string at the top of the tree next to the trunk. Weave the lights back and forth across the triangle, being careful not to cross the cord over itself. When you reach the end of the first string, plug in the next set and continue weaving the lights back and forth until you reach the bottom, connecting no more than 300 lights end to end. Repeat this procedure for the remaining triangles.

Christmas goes so much more smoothly without the hassles and “tip overs” associated with an inferior tree stands. The best stands offer ease of use along with sturdiness and a large water capacity. We’ve found some Christmas tree stands that take the frustration out of putting up your tree.

Christmas Tree Genie XL

Simple Stable Christmas Tree Stand

Double Reservoir Tree Stand