How to decorate a Christmas tree

It's not even December yet and I've already decorated FOUR Christmas trees this year. I did my own tree last, so the first three were pretty much just practice. I think at this point I am a qualified expert on Christmas Tree Decorating. I might even make myself a Certificate. And yes, I do have that much time on my hands.

OK, step one is Get Prepared! You are going to need a snack and a beverage handy. I decided on popcorn and a Kahlua milkshake. You will also need music. I decided on Drake. Most importantly you need a tree and decorations. If you don't have those, hit the dollar store for decorations and the forest for your tree.

Then, get your tree all set up and test the lights. Everything's working? Great, You were born for this! Now we are ready to decorate! Time for some swag!

Step 3. You're going to want to start with some kind of garland or maybe ribbon. If you've collected any Mardis Gras beads this year, that's great, because you're going to need them! You'll want to string the beads about a foot apart around the tree. I am not too careful with this step as the ornaments will disguise any sloppiness.

If your tree is thin in parts like mine is, you can stuff it with tulle or sneak some ribbon in there. If you like the Charlie Brown look, you can leave it bare.

Wait did I mention you need a helper? If you can't enlist a human friend, your fur friend will suffice.

Step 5 - Spread your ornaments everywhere so you can see what you're working with. You should start with your largest decorations. Space them evenly around the tree. Next, put up any special or unique decorations. From there I start with matching sets and spread them around the tree. 

Uh oh, you broke something? Just pretend it's part of the tradition and yell OPPA! If you borrowed your ornaments from your Mom, remember to tell her The Cat Did It. Also remember to buy her a really good Christmas present.

How's it looking so far? Still have lots of decorations left but think your tree looks great? You are wrong. Keep going. No decoration shall be left in the box. Your tree should look like Christmas threw up all over it. 

If you're having trouble finding spots to hang stuff, remember you can go in deep! Adding decorations towards the centre of the tree just adds depth! 

Are you covered in sparkles yet? No? Then keep going! Yes? Ok, good news. You're almost done.  If you haven't put up your star yet, go for it!

Put down a tree skirt... What? You don't have one? *Face Palm* Put down a blanket or a towel and cover it in sparkles so it looks fancy! Ta-da! Congratulations, your tree is complete. Now it's time for the big reveal. Plug your tree in and turn the lights off and revel in the glory that is Christmas!