If you were to Google decorating tips for prelit Christmas trees, you are going to find lists that contain 20 to 100 different tips that professionals use. However, when it comes to how you are going to decorate your prelit Christmas trees at home, you may not want to listen to the professional opinion of interior designers. After all, you want a tree that is going to make you happy. With this being said, we have seven tips that you can use to help you perfect the look of your tree, no matter what you are aiming for.

1. Find balance between lights and garland.

Decorating a Christmas tree is all about balance. Since you opted for prelit Christmas trees, half of the balance battle is already done for you. However, you want to remember that you want to use two strands of garland for every vertical foot of your tree to make it super balanced.

2. Go with two to three colors throughout.

When you are debating on how to decorate your prelit Christmas trees, most professionals state that going with two to three colors throughout the tree is the best way to ensure it looks good once you are done. This is a nice number of complimentary colors that are going to play well off one another when combined with the lights on the tree.

3. Focal points make all the difference.

While you may have a ton of decor that you want to use on the tree, if you really want this to be stunning, then you want to put around five to seven focal points on the tree. They do not have to be in the center of the tree, they need to be scattered throughout your prelit Christmas trees. These focal points can be rather large ornaments that fit in with your theme or even flowers to make it stand out. You could even cluster some of your smaller ornaments together to create a focal point.

4. Hang your best ornaments first.

When you start to decorate your prelit Christmas trees, start with hanging your best ornaments first. You can then take your filler ornaments and put these in the locations that need some decor. By hanging your best ornaments first, you often make these the focal point.

5. Find the perfect location for the tree.

You want this tree to be seen, so be sure that you are finding the best location in your home to place this. You will find that setting this in front of a large window can create a picture-perfect moment once your prelit Christmas trees are fully decorated!

6. Take a step back and look at your tree.

Once you think you are done, always take a step back and look at your tree for any empty spaces that may need filler ornaments put into it.

7. Never overload the lights.

Since you are using prelit Christmas trees, lights are not something to worry about. Never add more lights to these trees as you could easily overload the tree and risk a fire hazard.

Christmas Eve is a magical time of year. It’s the eve of the most wonderful time of the year, and with it comes an abundance of traditions and customs that are unique to each country. From Christmas carols, to Santa Claus and even how people celebrate, there are so many different ways to spend Christmas Eve. Here are some of our favorites:

Norway

The Norwegians have a tradition of sending their children out for food on Christmas Eve, which is called Julebukk (Yule Goat). Children go out dressed as goats or trolls armed with sticks and bells to beat on doors until they receive treats such as candy, fruit or nuts. They then return home to share their bounty with other family members.

Sweden

In Sweden, Santa Claus is not called St. Nicholas but Julenissen (Yule gnome). This tradition dates back hundreds of years and has become an integral part of Swedish culture.

France

French families gather for an early supper and exchange small gifts called cadeaux de Noel (Christmas gifts). Children typically receive one gift from each adult family member, including their grandparents.

Germany

Germans traditionally do not open presents until Christmas morning — or on St. Nicholas Day (December 6), which falls on December 5 this year because December 24 falls on a Sunday this year. Families also go to church on Christmas Eve as part of their celebration.

United States

In the United States, families go to church on Christmas Eve and then have dinner together at home. Some families like to listen to music while they eat dinner and sing songs together. After dinner, children open presents and adults get ready for their family parties later that night or early in the morning on Christmas Day.

Latin America

In Latin America, people usually have a big meal with family members before going to church on Christmas Eve and then returning home for more food and drinks after church services end. Some families also visit houses of relatives or friends who live nearby before going back home again for more food and entertainment until late at night or even early next morning when everyone goes back home again to sleep.

England and Ireland

In England and Ireland, little boys and girls put their boots outside their front door on Christmas Eve so that Father Christmas can fill them with presents. If there is no snow on Christmas Eve, they’ll often sprinkle water on their boots instead so that when it falls overnight it will look like there has been snow everywhere!

Australia

In Australia, it’s traditional for children to receive gifts from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve rather than on Christmas Day itself (which falls on a Monday this year). Children also receive presents from their parents as well as grandparents and other relatives during this time period as well.

Australians celebrate Christmas with an evening meal — usually roast beef or lamb — followed by presents. A lot of kids go to bed at 7pm so they can get up early for presents!