Decorating a Victorian Artificial Christmas Tree

When we think of the traditional American Christmas tree (a tall fir or similar decorated with tinsel, strands of popcorn, multicolored bulbs, etc.) we are thinking of the style of holiday decoration introduced into England by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. Artificial Victorian Christmas trees can be purchased from many online sellers as well as local retail outlets. Artificial Victorian Christmas trees have several advantages over the fresh cut kind: no watering requirements, no shedding needles, and it can be reused year after year.

There are a few steps involved in decorating an artificial Victorian Christmas Tree:

--First assemble the tree according to the manufacturer’s instructions

--Next ensure that all branches are spaced evenly, avoiding large empty spaces

--Then place the string-like decorations such as tinsel and lights.

--Next place the smaller ornaments

--Finally crown the tree with and angel or star on top

It is easy to describe the basics of decorating an artificial Victorian Christmas tree, but the true essence of the finished tree depends on the skill and creativity of the decorator. The aspiring decorator can get ideas from searching online for pictures of trees as well as looking through books on decoration and design. Alternatively, the decorator may choose to leave the finished product up to chance, randomly placing decorations without any guiding pattern. This technique is particularly useful in families with young children, who can be given a small number of ornaments to place for themselves. Regardless of the methodology used, the most important thing is the love and time that goes into its creation.

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