Taking Down the Christmas Trees

The Trees

Feather Toy Tree

Barbara Crews

• Many people love the Charlie Brown sparce style trees that don't come apart. If that's what you have, grab a few large plastic bags from the dry cleaners and put them over the trees.
• If I can fit the tree back into the original box I do, but that's not always possible. So with the larger 7.5'+ trees, I wrap the individual portions of the tree in old sheets and tie the outside with heavy duty cord or rope.
• The vintage aluminum trees are taken apart and put back into their original boxes, always a laborious project getting the branches into their individual sleeves.
• Newer Feather trees are stored in original boxes and the antique feather tree is covered loosely with a lightweight sheet to protect it from dust.
• Most trees are not as sensitive to temperature extremes and can be stored in the attic. The feather trees are stored in a bedroom closet with a steady year-round temperature.

• Taking Down the Christmas Trees
• Glass Ornaments
• Plastic Hallmark and Carlton Ornaments
• Tree Garlands
• Christmas Lights
• The Trees
• Insurance?
• Inventory Pictures