Santa is the only one who brings gifts on Christmas Eve, but parents can help by putting something under the family Christmas tree and hanging something in the branches. Parents may also want to give a Christmas tree as a present.
If you are looking for a classic toy train circling the base of your Christmas tree, take a look at the Classic Christmas Train Set. It is battery-operated and adds festive lights and sounds to your Christmas tree.
There are three main types of tree presents: presents to put on your tree, something to put under your tree and making a present of a tree.
There are so many holiday ornaments that the best place to start is with a broad picture of the mood you want your tree and ornaments to convey. You can choose from religious ornaments and funny ornaments, plain ornaments and fancy, lit and unlit, traditional and modern. Here are three sets for you to take a look at:
Many people who decorate a Christmas tree put something under it. It may be an elegant tree skirt, a little town or a classic train set.
There are many ways to give a tree as a present. Here are a few quick ideas:
If you don’t have a Christmas tree tradition, start one by having household members give your Christmas tree a present of a new ornament every year.
Tradition is great, but sometimes artistic expression takes over. You might choose a Christmas tree theme of Santa and the Elves or decide you want only heirloom ornaments, glass ornaments or ornaments that follow your favorite color scheme.
Of the dozen tree presents here, all but one cost between $15-$35.
A. Narrow down your choices by deciding if you want your Christmas tree present to be on your tree, under your tree or a tree itself.
A. Sure. All you need to know is whether they like real or artificial trees, where they will put it and the best size to fit the available space.
What you need to know: Toy trains circling around a Christmas tree are a great holiday tradition.
What you’ll love: This battery-operated set has a locomotive with lights and sounds, three rail cars and 10 pieces of plastic track that snap together easily. After the holidays, this train set is fun for small kids to play with by themselves.
What you should consider: The two AA batteries are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Handmade Swedish Hanging Gnomes Ornament Set
What you need to know: Like Santa’s helpers, these little gnomes are a distinctively different collection of ornaments.
What you’ll love: This set of 26 hanging ornaments is made of silk and looks great on a Christmas tree where 6-inch-long ornaments fit nicely without overwhelming. Hats and bodies on these figurines are made of soft felt and plush materials.
What you should consider: These gnomes also look great on a fireplace mantel, on shelves and around windows.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
National Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Mini Christmas Tree
What you need to know: This 4-foot-tall PVC plastic tree is a great choice for small spaces like apartments or offices.
What you’ll love: This tree has branches that are pre-attached to the center pole and fold up for storage and down for quick setup. The branches are bendable and easily shaped and 100 UL white lights are pre-attached to the branches. The PVC plastic is long-lasting and fire-resistant.
What you should consider: The base could be a bit bigger.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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