Whether you have a real or artificial Christmas tree ideas abound for decorating them
Have an old fashioned Christmas tree and use large multi-colored lights and and lots of silvery tinsel. Big bold ornaments of all shapes will add a lot of nostalgia.
A retro Christmas tree might be an artificial one colored pink or made of silver foil with lights of all one color.
Some people like running lengths of ribbon down the tree. Wire edged ribbon abounds at Christmastime and works really well for this. It holds whatever shape you give it.
Do you prefer white lights or multi-colored? Blinking or steady? LED lights are the latest new craze. They offer new colors to light your tree with.
Homemade popcorn garland never goes out of style.
Maybe you’ve had one kind all your life and now you’re thinking of switching “sides”. My preference is for real trees; mostly because we have a tradition of cutting down our own at a local Christmas tree farm every year. Even freshly cut though, I’ve never gotten that pine smell to linger in the house. I grew up with artificial trees though. The “needles” on those trees are much kinder to your hands when putting the lights on! There are so many shapes and colors and varieties now, most look very realistic.
Let’s leave Christmas tree ideas and see some home decorating ideas! or see some other Christmas ideas.
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Rustic Christmas tree ideas include natural elements. Pine cones, twig ornaments, flowers all add to the feel. 
Christmas tree ideas that involve memory making might include homemade ornaments with photos of your kids or handprints. Those are great to look at through the years and then pass on to your kids for their own trees someday.
The great Christmas Tree Debate will always remain: Real or Artificial?
Just about every person you ask will answer with a strong opinion one way or the other. Each has its merits.
