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"It Really Is an Artificial Tree!"

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From tealady24

The Seidel Christmas Tree 2010

Is Your Christmas Tree Real or Artificial?

It really is an artificial tree!

Where Did You Get Your Tree?

This tree happens to be my son's tree he has another one he is using.

Tell Us About Your Christmas Tree:

I put up three Christmas trees; one white one with blue decorations, and a small Victorian tree with personal memorabilia and bubble lights, and always a large tree in our living room. Over the years I have accumulated many beautiful ornaments; some were my Mom's and others are from when my husband and I were newlyweds back in the '70's! I love to put tinsel on our tree as the finishing touch; and when the lights are lit in the evenings along with all our Christmas decorations all around our house, it is truly spectacular!

Tell Us About a Special Ornament or a Family Tradition:

I have a very old paper-chain that my children made when they were little, which still goes on the lower branches. I can't believe so much time has passed; but Christmas is the perfect time of year to re-visit all your memories and always to make new ones!

Tips and Tricks

  • When applying tinsel, always start from the bottom and work upwards. Never throw the tinsel on the tree, ala Ed Norton on "The Honeymooners" no matter how comical he was!

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