We are all looking forward to the arrival of the New Year holidays. Every person since childhood associates the New Year with miracles, with the beginning of a new, unknown. But what a real New Year's holiday can be without a Christmas tree. Each of us independently determines which tree to choose. But after acquiring the coveted tree, the question arises: how to place it correctly so that it pleases the eyes of family members for as long as possible and creates a unique holiday entourage.
There are simple, uncomplicated rules, following which you can prolong the life of a New Year tree for a long time.
- You should not immediately bring the tree into a warm house from frost. Better to give it some time for temperature acclimatization in a cool place.
- It is better to install a coniferous tree directly shortly before New Year's Eve, and until then, store it in a cool place. For example, on the balcony of an apartment.
- It is necessary to put the tree at the maximum possible distance from the heating devices.
- We can distinguish two main ways of setting up and fixing a Christmas tree: setting up using a tripod; installation in a bucket of sand.
Let's take a closer look at the installation methods
1. When installing the tree in a tripod, if necessary, cut the lower branches so that the distance from the cut to the nearest branches is at least 20 centimeters. If the tripod is metal, then the trunk of the tree must be fixed in it with clamping screws, and in their absence, with wooden wedges. If the tripod is wooden, then screws are used to strengthen the tree trunk.
2. When installing a Christmas tree in a bucket of sand (without a stand), you must first clear the tree trunk from branches by 25 - 30 centimeters. The end of the trunk near the saw cut is cleared of bark, it is advisable to update the saw cut itself. After installing the tree, water is poured into the sand.
- The water must first be prepared: 1 aspirin tablet and 3-4 tsp are used. sugar per 1 liter of water.
Here are some more ideas on how to set up a Christmas tree without a stand:
At the level of the edge of the bucket, the tree is fixed with two planks, which are attached to the tree trunk with screws.
Placing the tree in a bucket of sand is preferable because the tree will not dry out and will retain its natural look longer.
Once installed, the bucket can be decorated using white cloth or paper. We decorate the Christmas tree with garlands, balls and other Christmas decorations, serpentine and decorative rain.
With the correct installation and fastening of the Christmas tree, it will delight your loved ones throughout the New Year's holidays, and after they are over, it will leave less garbage and it will be easy to clean it up. Happy New Year to you!
