Throughout the years, the use of artificial Christmas trees has grown exponentially. And while these may be newer ways that you can celebrate the Christmas holiday, there are still methods that you can use to decorate these in an old-fashioned method. The key is understanding how people years ago were decorating these types of trees.
Decorated with Food
Before the 18th century, you are going to find that trees were decorated with food. Yes, food! Keep in mind that in years past, there were those who were not as well off as others. The idea of buying ornaments was not something that everyone could afford. However, the tradition of decorating the tree was to do this with food. What types of food were people using? They were using apples, nuts and other types of food. The idea of using fruits may seem odd to some people since it does have a shelf life. However, most people who decorated their trees with food were often decorating their tree just a few days or even a week before the holiday.
Decorate with Candles
One of the ways that trees, even artificial Christmas trees, can be decorated is with candles. Back in the day, people would use real candles that they sat on the branches and lit. However, this was dangerous. In fact, when these candles were lit, often someone would sit with the tree to ensure that it would not catch on fire. The way in which this tradition is honored today is through the use of Christmas lights. These are not going to be flammable and you will find that they work well with artificial Christmas trees.
For those who are looking to keep their artificial Christmas trees reminiscent of the trees of the past, then using these types of holiday décor is one way to do this!
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