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Article: A plan for decorating your Christmas tree
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- December 11, 2005
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The tree is the heart of any Christmas decor. For many American
families, the process of finding and decorating a tree is a
tradition. In fact, there are some who believe that Christmas just
isn't Christmas without a live tree.
Just like any other decorating project, my TV co-host, Shari
Hiller, and I have found that putting up a Christmas tree takes a bit
of planning.
The first step in this process is to decide on where you will
place the tree.
Be sure to choose a spot away from any sources of heat, including
air ducts, radiators or fireplaces. Once you've chosen the perfect
spot, measure the height and width of the space you have available.
Remember to include the height of your ...