Whether youre after speed or lots of light, theres a tree-trimming solution for just about everyone.

Besides watering the tree, the next big task you’ll have on your plate isdecorating it.

Third, complete the tedious chore ofuntangling lightsand checking that each and every twinkling bulb works.

Couple Stringing Lights on Christmas Tree

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Learn more about each approach and then decide which way is right for yourChristmas tree.

When you add a new strand, hide the unsightly plugs deep into the tree.

This is one of the most familiar and fastest methods tohanging Christmas lights.

Position the lights toward the tips of the branches so no bulb will be blocked by the fluffy needles.

Leave three to four inches between the vertical rows of lights so they’re spread evenly throughout.

Repeat the top-to-bottom process until the entire tree is flooded with lights.

Repeat with the remaining sections.

Starting at the bottom, wrap lights around each branch from the inside out.

Wrap branches as you work your way around the tree from the bottom to the top.

But even Southern traditionalists can appreciate uniquedecoratingtips that will help to elevate the tree and all its festive trimmings.