Do You Put The Lights On The Tree First

We have a neighbor that beautifully wraps several trees in her yard each year for christmas.

Do you put the lights on the tree first.

Exception is tinsel which i think should go on before the lights its difficult to get the tinsel on after the lights without covering some of the bulbs which could be a hazard. Then all the hanging decorations go on. We use two sets of white lights much to dh s dismay who would prefer naff coloured ones and do one from top to bottom around the centre of the tree and then another top to bottom going around and around the branches. So if you have a six foot tree you ll probably need 600 lights.

This light will shine on the star angel or snowflake that you will add later. Secure your light strands by weaving them in an out of the tree s branches. Plug them in and voila you ve seen the light. Each section will have its own lights.

I don t have tinsel though. Starting at the bottom string your lights around and through the tree in a random fashion. Check they work first. Move from the trunk to the tip and back again spreading them evenly across the branches covering both sides.

Lights on outdoor trees give a warm and cozy feeling. So i think it should go 1. Put your first light at the very top of the tree to begin. Whether it s for outdoor christmas decorations or simply to give an outdoor space better ambience.

Before you start plug in the lights to checks if all the bulbs are working. Begin at the base of the tree and weave the lights up through the branches to the top of the tree and back down to the base. Divide your tree into 3 sections. You want the lights to look natural.

Try to avoid any obvious pattern or spiral. Lights should be first you can t get the decorations on properly otherwise and see all the wires. The lights should be first to go on your tree.