Christmas for many people is part of a tradition used for years in a family. Still, you are unique and might be looking to create a Christmas tradition you can call your own decorating your artificial Christmas trees.
There are many ancient Christmas tree traditions centuries old you can use to create something new for your family. It can be from adding an ancient element to your tree to becoming the focal point of discussion for years.
You might be astonished at how many Christmas traditions you and the family already have. But, of course, these traditions might already be ancient. For instance, have you ever hung a pickle on your tree? No, not the real one. It will lead to a huge mess.
We are talking about a pickle ornament! If you have, then you are doing what was done centuries ago. Hanging a pickle traces back to the Germans.
Ancient Artificial Christmas Tree Traditions
But there are some other ancient Christmas tree traditions found here as well.
Stringing Popcorn On Trees
Yes, this is an age-old tradition people used to string popcorn as garland on a tree for a delicious treat. However, your popcorn is not made only for watching movies. The traditions started when people looked at affordably decorating artificial Christmas trees. Then, years ago, the practice was used on real trees outdoors to help feed the birds. But, the truth is that people used cookies to real can candy on their trees with popcorn.
The French Tradition of Hanging Fruit
If you prefer a healthier solution to decorate your artificial Christmas trees do as the French do. The French decorated trees with red apples. Still, you need not hang only those red apples as you can decorate your tree with other colorful fruit. Or why not hang toffee apples with cellophane instead?
Christmas Eve Bonfire
You want Santa to find his way to your home, right? Then have a bonfire to light up the path on Christmas Eve. It is custom used by groups of French. It makes for a fun time for children and adults to enjoy the outdoors on a wintery night. Why? As sweet treats are served around the giant campfire.
Hang Christmas Stockings
Whether you have or do not have a fireplace, you can hang beautiful stockings anywhere, even on your artificial Christmas trees. The fact is this tradition dates back to the 1800s. You can even make your stockings match your Christmas theme to look fabulous. In addition, it will make for a unique holiday project for the kids.
Wrapping Christmas Traditions Up
Whether you plan on the tradition mentioned or creating your own, making it unique to call your own is essential. So, start thinking about how you can create your own artificial Christmas tree traditions to last for years.