Once you have selected your Christmas tree, it is time to set it up and decorate! Before you can add those festive Christmas ornaments, however, you must have your tree put up and stable. Setting up a Christmas tree can be a daunting task for some—from fresh Christmas trees to artificial, Mahalo's page offers links to instructions on everything from arranging the tree skirt to putting on the tree topper.
Setting Up Artificial Christmas Trees
If you have an artificial Christmas tree, the setup can involve much more than just putting the tree in a stand. Some artificial trees have individual hinged branches that must be added; many are color coded to make the task a bit easier. Shape the branches as you go—some may have lost shape in storage over the year. Try to give the branches a slight bend instead of shaping at sharp angles for a more natural effect.
How to Set Up an Aluminum Christmas Tree
While most of us can read and follow basic directions, sometimes seeing the process makes things clearer. This video shows you step-by-step how to correctly assemble an aluminum Christmas tree. From the box to the final result, this video shows the setup for an artificial tree with a rotating tree base.
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Set the tree up away from any heat sources, including fireplaces and heaters
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Christmas trees located near heat sources can be a fire hazardMartha Stewart: Setting Up a Christmas Tree
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Before putting the tree in a stand, cut about one half inch of the wood away at the base
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Put your tree in a tree stand; have one person hold the tree straight while you guide it into the stand
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Water the tree as soon as you put it in the tree stand
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Water the tree regularly
fresh cut Christmas trees can absorb up to a gallon of water each dayMartha Stewart: Setting Up a Christmas Tree
