What Goes First on a Christmas Tree?

Lights and Garland
- Start at the base working up, spreading the garland evenly and looping it.
- Lights go in sections, wrapped around up and down or in patterns.
Ornaments and Positioning
- Add garland before hanging ornaments.
- Start at the top working down. Interweave lights above and below branches.
- Use both large and small ornaments, but hang largest first then medium then smaller.
Final Touches
- Consider the balance of ornaments.
- Decorate in sections – top, middle, bottom.
- Use a tree skirt or decorative cover on the lower area, concealing the stand.

"What is a hanging ornament called?" Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for Hanging Ornament – pendant.

Lights go first, followed by ornaments, toppers, or anything else.
Utilize tinsel sparingly to let other ornaments shine.
Check the bulb lights and position them lit before placing on the tree.
Aim for a balanced look by hanging largest ornaments first, then medium, then smaller ones.

Use ribbon after adding picks, berries, floral stems, and branches.
For hiding the stand, use wide bead garland, ribbon, tulle, or tinsel in a desired color.
Top the tree with an angel or star.

Decorative Christmas ornament tree-toppers (treetoppers or finials) have their origin in the Victorian era, when Christmas trees became popular in England.