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Taking Down the Christmas Trees

By Barbara Crews, About.com

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The Trees

Feather Toy Tree

Barbara Crews
It all depends on what type of Christmas tree you have, I have yet to master the art of putting a large fold-up Christmas tree back in it's original box. So I improvise!
  • 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.
To cover the larger 7.5 + trees, take a few old sheets to cover them up.

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