A real Christmas tree represents an important part of the Christmas spirit, being often identified with the Christmas itself. Its freshness, the charming flagrance of wood and that beautiful shade of green are some major elements of the desired Christmas tree. It must be beautifully decorated and evergreen, with colored lights ablaze. It was believed that the Christmas tree was the Tree of Life and represented the life of Christ.
Where can be bought the perfect Christmas tree and how can it be treated in order to keep his youth? Here are some useful tips!
– Try to find the freshest tree possible. The best is to but one that is cut the day you bring it home.
– The tree can be refreshed by making him a straight cut and taking one inch off the butt, in order to improve the water uptake( It must be put immediately in the water). The fresh-cut area must be creamy-white, not yellow or brown;
– The tree have to be placed in a recipient of 1 gallon of water( at least), away from wind and sun and protected from freezing and wind;
– The base of a tree must always be kept in water, because the raisin must absorb the liquid. A dry raisin means a dry Christmas tree. The water can be mixed with aspirin, sugar and other additives.
– In order to have a fresh Christmas tree, is better to chose worn Christmas tree light electrical cords and keep them unplug at night.The best for use are the miniature lights, that produce much less heat and reduce the drying effect upon a tree.
– The tree must be cut before it dries out, in order to last for at least 5 weeks;
– The tree must be watered daily, because it consumes between a quart and a gallon of water per day;
– The tree must be placed as far as possible from the heat sources, including the heating vents, fireplaces, wood stoves and fireplace inserts, radiators, television sets or sunny windows.
– A good solution for avoiding the water loss from the needles is to spray the tree with some water. You may use thermal water, if possible;
– The presence of pets and children must be considered if you decide to purchase a Christmas tree.
– Some major factors that influence the life of a Christmas tree are: The area where the tree is placed( the existence of recently painted walls, the natural source of light, the windows positions, the existing doors that can damage some needles), the objects around the tree( it must have as much free space as possible around the needles).
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