| It's easy for families to fall into a Christmas tree | | | | The Animal Lover's TreeNot all families have |
| decorating rut. Every year they get out the | | | | children; some have pets instead. If you're an |
| same decorations-the same round glass | | | | animal lover, why not decorate a special |
| ornaments, lights, tinsel, and star for the top of | | | | Christmas tree just for your beloved |
| the tree. After a while, the same old thing | | | | companion? Obviously, the types of decorations |
| becomes boring! If you're looking for some | | | | used will vary depending on the type of pet you |
| fresh new ideas for decorating your Christmas | | | | have. For a dog, chew toys and dog-themed |
| tree, look no further. We've got five unique | | | | ornaments are a good place to start. If you |
| decorating themes that will make your holiday | | | | have cats in your home, look for small cat toys, |
| tree a lot more interesting. | | | | tins of catnip (well sealed, of course), and |
| The Patriotic Tree | | | | cat-shaped ornaments. |
| Every family can appreciate a Christmas tree | | | | The Sports Team TreeMany families have a |
| decked out in red, white, and blue, and it's | | | | favorite sports team that they follow. Why not |
| especially appropriate if you have family members | | | | decorate your holiday tree to show your team |
| who are veterans or currently serving our | | | | spirit? Begin by choosing all decorations in your |
| country. After the Fourth of July is the time to | | | | team's colors. Then add special team |
| stock up on items for this decorating theme. | | | | memorabilia, including any small items with the |
| Look for little American flags, stars, empty | | | | team logo on them. Old ticket stubs from past |
| firecracker boxes, and other patriotic | | | | games can also be a fun touch. |
| memorabilia. Large red, white, and blue | | | | The New Year's TreeIf you're someone who |
| pom-poms can be a nice touch on a patriotic tree, | | | | spends most of your holiday season looking |
| too, because they give the impression of a | | | | forward to New Year's Eve and the many parties |
| firecracker or sparkler. | | | | and celebrations that go with it, then a New |
| The Children's TreeFor a family with young | | | | Year's Eve tree may be just what you're looking |
| children, this decorating theme is particularly | | | | for. Fun decorations might include noisemakers, |
| enjoyable. Children's trees should be whimsical | | | | small plastic New Year's babies, plastic champagne |
| and young-at-heart, covered with toy trains, dolls, | | | | glasses, empty mini champagne bottles, corks, |
| candy, and all things enjoyable to kids. Small | | | | and party hats. This tree will be particularly |
| boxes of crayons, paint sets, chalk, toy cars, little | | | | enjoyable if you host a New Year's Eve party at |
| books, and balloon animals are other fun ideas. | | | | your home. |
| Remember that with children's trees, it's critical to | | | | Remember, decorating a unique and interesting |
| consider the age of the children in the home, and | | | | holiday tree doesn't have to be difficult. Your |
| to choose age appropriate decoration. You don't | | | | imaginations is the limit when it comes to |
| want to decorate with any items that could be | | | | decorating themes, so have fun and don't be |
| choking hazards. | | | | afraid to try something new this year! |