Outdoor Christmas tree
The regions in North America sprang up with the idea of outdoor Christmas trees adorned with electrical lights. In the 1900’s the first outdoor Christmas trees were seen in Boston. They were displayed on the public grounds. Soon after this display outdoor Christmas trees became widely popular in the North American regions.
Towards the end of World War 1 the trend of outdoor Christmas trees had found its way to the European countries. The trend of setting up outdoor Christmas trees gained momentum in the middle of the 20th century. Today artificial Christmas trees have entered the market. These trees are now used both indoors and outdoors. They are made up of fine poly vinyl needles, they are resistant to fading and getting crushed. 70% of Americans own atleast one artificial Christmas tree.
There was a great demand for these trees from wealthy people and hotel owners. Nowadays artificial Christmas trees are available in every region of America. These artificial trees are made up of metal wires, goose feathers, and swan and ostrich feathers. Artificial trees are extremely durable and some come along with a warranty of up to ten years. Outdoor Christmas trees make a great display and people take pride and joy in displaying their individual trees outside their homes. Some outdoor Christmas trees are made up of steel wires coated in white. These outdoor Christmas trees have become popular in the US.
In Canada, outdoor Christmas trees have wide popularity. The illuminated outdoor Christmas trees add to the cheerful atmosphere. The multicolored decorations tend to reflect a contrast with the white color of the snow. It is observed that there are as many Christmas trees outside as there are inside in the suburban areas.
Decoration tips for outdoor trees
Based on the measurements of your Christmas tree, purchase the appropriate amount of lighting decoration. The lighting strands are available in lengths up to 200 lights. For every foot of a bush or a tree 50 lights are enough. Consider doubling the length of the lights if you plan to use miniature lights. It is important to ensure that the lights you will be using are meant for outdoor purposes only. Before installing the lights carefully read all the instruction provided by the manufacturer.
You could use fake snow flakes and tin icicles to make the Christmas tree look attractive. If you are hosting a Christmas party then you could decorate the seating area with Santa sledge and reindeers. A forest theme would suit your tree if the lawn area is large. You could decorate it with pinecones, twig garlands, bird nests and berries. A rustic theme would be suitable for wood cabins. If you live in a region where you get fresh snow then you could create a snowman for the occasion. When you have an outdoor party, make sure you have plenty of lighting done. It gives a cheerful effect to the surroundings and the guests can enjoy a pleasant evening. It is advisable to have a nearby shelter incase snow starts to fall. Inform the guests about the lighting areas and ask them to follow a few guidelines.