If you celebrate Christmas, a Christmas tree is one of the most traditional and festive decorations that you will see and it is also very symbolic. Going back possibly to the 16th century, this holiday beacon has many different meanings to many different people and the way a Christmas tree can be decorated can fall to limitless possibilities.

Christmas trees usually start showing up (At least in the U.S.) around the American holiday Thanksgiving. Some retail stores even go as far as displaying and selling artificial Christmas Trees at the end of October. While there are many variations of Christmas tree's that retail stores sell, there is surly many options for everyone. 

Some people prefer artificial tree's. The vast selection that is available can fit any type of style you are looking for. There are Fiber Optic Tree's, Tinsel Trees, Candy Cane Tree's,  Frosted Tree's, and the list of replicated traditional like Firs, Spruce, and Pine Tree's.

Some people prefer fresh cut tree's over artificial tree's and some of the reasons are the aroma it brings into the home, some say it smells like Christmas. Other reasons may be that it is biodegradable and could be used for other things when the holidays are finished and it is taken down. Another is it is a tradition. Every year it can be an event to go out together and pick the perfect tree for your home, something that can be special and bring people together as a holiday tradition. What ever type of tree you enjoy, there are many options in choosing one.

After choosing the right style and size for your tree, the next step is setting it up and decorating it. There are so many styles for decorating a tree, it comes down to your own personal taste and how you want it to look. The Christmas tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts or other foods. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights. Today, there are a wide variety of traditional ornaments, such as garland, tinsel, and candy canes. An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree to represent the angel Gabriel or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity. No matter what your taste or style is, the personalization and decorating of a Christmas tree is something that can looked forward to each holiday season, and can create many special memories each year.

Some households put up their tree on December 24th, Christmas Eve, some put it up at the end of November, each household has their own traditions of what kind of tree they use, when the tree goes up, and how it is decorated. What ever the case may be, the Christmas Tree is inconic and it brightens up the lives and homes of those who celebrate this festive holiday.

We want to hear from you! We want to know, what type of tree do you use? When do you usually put it up and decorate it! We also want to know do you have any traditions when putting up your tree? Feel free to email us photos of your tree at (ContactUs@GiftsBeyond.com) Let us know your name and location and we will do a blog post and post your pictures. We look forward to seeing all those amazing tree's.

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****( Any pictures that are submitted will only be used for the sole purpose of this blog post and a re post to showcase the amazing picture of your Christmas Tree. It will not be used for any other purpose)*****