Christmas tree is an icon of celebration. Christmas decorations are never complete without a well ornamented Christmas tree. The kids and grownups are all fascinated by Christmas trees. Almost everyone will have Christmas memories associated to decorating their Christmas tree. I still remember how we as kids used to have fun decorating our very own Christmas tree. I feel nostalgic about how we used to try out the different arrangements and the excitement associated to it. If you keep the emotional and religious factor out of it, I feel Christmas tree decoration is a great team building activity.

No one for sure knows when and where the first Christmas tree was created. However the origin of Christmas tree can be traced back to 16th century Germany. From there it spread to Eastern Europe and then to the United States and then soon all over the world.

It is Fir and Pine that is commonly used for Christmas trees. Christmas tree farming is popular nowadays, as harvesting Christmas trees from the wild is not that feasible as in older times. These commercially grown trees are normally harvested when they are about 10 years into their growth.

Over these years, artificial Christmas trees have also become popular. Cost effectiveness and storage possibilities make them attractive.

• Colorful and glittering ribbons, shiny stars and spheres are all popular Christmas tree decorations.
• Garlands of artificial flowers is also advisable.
•  Strings of glittering lights are also an appropriate addition to the tree.
  
• You could use LEDs or tiny colored glass bulbs.
  
•  We normally place an Angel or a bigger star on the top of the tree.
  
• Another popular decoration on the tree is tiny gift wrappings.
  

By creating a good mix of expensive decorations and cheap ones you could make a beautiful tree that isn’t too heavy on your wallet.

Christmas trees are either placed inside the house or outside. While the outside tree adds to the decoration to your courtyard, the inside one adds to your indoor decorations. If you are placing a live tree indoors for a prolonged period, make sure you take appropriate measures to keep it healthy. Trees normally tend to adjust to the indoor climate and temperature after a certain point, and if you place them back into extreme weather all of a sudden, they may have a problem.