What is a Flocked Christmas Tree? Understanding the Magic Behind the Trend Choosing the perfect artificial Christmas tree for your home during the festive holiday season can be a daunting task, but with a bit of research and knowledge, it doesn’t have to be. For starters, one of the most important things to consider when selecting an artificial tree is its height. It’s important to measure the room in your home where the tree will be placed in order to ensure you buy one that fits comfortably and does not overpower or make the space feel cramped. The generally accepted rule-of-thumb is that trees should be no more than 10…

January 5, 2019 – Twelfth Night (holiday) In the Christian calendar, January 5 marks the celebration of Twelfth Night (holiday). It’s the twelfth night of Christmas, and with it comes Epiphany. As opposed to common assumption, there is more to Christmas than merely the 25th of December. Christmas is more than only the 25th of December, despite what many people believe. Those twelve days of Christmas aren’t just limited to the first day. Starting on Christmas Day (December 25) and concluding on Epiphany (January 6), these are the Twelve Days of Christmas (January 6). Twelfth Night was the culmination of twelve days of Christmas celebrations in the Middle Ages. Days…

The Beauty of Artificial Christmas Wreaths and Garlands One of the ways that you can make your artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands more uniquely you is by adding ornaments to these. And yes, you can add ornaments that you buy into these, however, more and more people are looking at those DIY ornaments out there that they can make for pretty cheap to hang into their artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands. Why do they opt to make these ornaments? For many people, adding in some of those DIY ornaments into their artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands is a way to really make their garland and wreaths more unique and more…

The Beauty of Artificial Christmas Wreaths and Garlands So, this year you have decided to take the plunge and start using artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands throughout your home to help compliment the decor you have already around your home. If you are this person, then congrats, as you are going to find that using these artificial Christmas wreaths and garlands are going to add a level of decor to your Christmas that you cannot find with other ways to decorate. But, now that you have decided on the type of wreaths and garlands you are going to use throughout your home, you may be wondering just how to use…

Understanding Why Your Dog is Tearing Off Christmas Ornaments Every year, when Christmas rolls around, many pet owners scour the Internet, trying to find ways to keep their pets safe around their trees and the decor that they use. One of the most common questions that seem to come up is how to keep your dog from tearing off Christmas ornaments from the tree. While some people do not have this problem, if you have a young dog or one that is particularly mischievous, the Christmas ornaments that you hang onto your tree are often going to receive the brunt of this attitude. Why are dogs attracted to the Christmas…

Christmas is coming, and with it, the inevitable expenses. This year, why not try making your own Christmas decorations? Not only will you save money, but you’ll also have a lot of fun in the process! In this post, we will provide you with a few easy-to-follow tutorials for DIY Christmas ornaments and garlands. Making your own Christmas decorations is a great way to save money and have fun at the same time.  So put on your Santa hat and get started! Simple snowflake ornament To make a simple snowflake ornament with just a few household items, you will need: – White paper – Scissors – Tape or glue Instructions:…