How to Make Tree Decorating a Special Family Event

Christmas is a time for family and friends. It is when we all come together and share the magic that is the winter holiday season. If your family puts up a Christmas tree, turn it into a family event this year.

What is it about the Christmas tree? It is the center of our celebration. When we decorate, it is usually the first item put up. If nothing else is displayed as far as holiday adornments go, there will still be a Christmas tree.

Have you thought about turning the tree decorating process into a new family tradition? Here are some tips about how to go about that.

1. Shop for the tree together. This works well for artificial and live trees. There are many varieties of artificial trees and colors as well. For a live tree, take an evening and visit the tree lots and farms in the area to find your special Christmas centerpiece.

2. Make popcorn garland. This was a favorite in centuries past when the country was young and electricity was non-existent. Pop a couple of bags of microwave popcorn. Let two people work on a string from both ends, adding pieces of popcorn. Sit together so that you can talk over holidays past and munch on the extra popcorn.

3. Sing holiday songs. To get into the spirit of the season, have soft instrumental tunes or traditional holiday songs playing in the background. Don?t be afraid to join in and croon a few bars while you decorate the tree.

4. Make a special treat. If you save the tree decorating until the evening, prepare a super sweet dessert to give everyone that burst of energy they need. The tantalizing smells wafting from the oven will motivate everyone to pitch in just so they can eat later.

5. Create home-made decorations. This works well with younger kids. Maybe they can?t hang ornaments or help with the popcorn, but you can teach them to make paper garland. Using construction paper and glue, your kids can create interlocking links to hang on the tree.

6. Have someone place the star on the tree. This is a family tradition that passes down the privilege of crowning the tree from oldest child to youngest and back again. You can use one special star that everyone has agreed they like, or let each person choose a star of their choice when it is their turn to top the tree.

Do you already have some Christmas tree decorating traditions that you observe? If not, here are six ideas to make the occasion more special for the family. Doing things together never gets old and your kids can pass it down to their children one day.

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