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Decorating a Christmas tree begins with placing the lights on the tree. this guide to how to put lights on a Christmas tree will make sure your Christmas tree decorating gets off to a great start!
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How to Light a Christmas Tree
This video uses a table top sized Christmas tree to demonstrate how to put lights on the tree. The expert advises starting with new lights, and plugging them in first to make sure they work. She then starts with the end of the strand of lights. She places the end of the lights at he center of the tree and works out along the branch, by wrapping the lights around the branch until you reach the tip, then bringing the strand back to the center.
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Step 1: Determine How Many Lights You Need for Your Tree
Plan on 100-150 lights per vertical foot of tree. You tastes may vary - some people prefer more lights, others prefer a less twinkly look. Lights are generally sold in strands of 100-150 lights, so you can plan on one strand per foot. if you use larger ice lights, or specialty bubble lights, you'll probably use fewer lights. -
Step 2: Test the Lights Before You Hang Them on the Tree
It's much easier to test your lights before they go on the tree. Untangle each strand of lights and plug it separately into an outlet. Remove any dead bulbs, and replace them with the spares that came with the lights. If you didn't keep the spares, you may be able to find replacement bulbs at the hardware store.
After you're sure all the lights are working, plug the strands together into one continuous strand of lights, and coil them up neatly. -
Step 3: Put the Lights on The Christmas Tree:
Working with the coil you made of the lights in step 2, hook the loose end around the very top of the tree. Starting at the top, unwind the lights around the tree. Make sure to weave them in and out of the branches. Turn the lights on when you're done, and make any necessary positional adjustments before you begin placing ornaments on the tree.
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