How to Light a Christmas Tree! Christmas Tree Decorating 101

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  • @jackihollenbeck8393
    @jackihollenbeck8393 4 роки тому +13

    I've had a pre-lit tree forever until this year. We had a terrible flood in Michigan in May and I lost EVERY Christmas decoration and 3 trees. Yesterday, a company in my town gave us flood victims a new tree and some lights. I was in tears picking it up as last month it hit me I wouldn't be decorating and putting a tree up and here I am with a beautiful 7 1/2 foot new tree. I am so blessed to have come across this video! This year my tree will only have lights but it's going to be beautiful and no one will notice because it's going to shine brightly!! Thank you for the helpful video! Merry Christmas to ALL! 🎄 🎅 🎄

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому +2

      Oh Jacki. What a story. I'm so sorry for what you've lost, but I am smiling so huge reading about your shining tree for this year! Christmas magic right there. It's going to be a gorgeous tree and a beautiful Christmas! I'm so happy I could help in a small way. Merry Christmas to you!!

  • @NothingButAComment
    @NothingButAComment 4 роки тому +41

    ok. im ready to remove the ornaments and lights off my tree and start all over. Probably shouldve watched this beforehand.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому +1

      Eh... there's always next year. I'm sure it's very pretty right now!

    • @NothingButAComment
      @NothingButAComment 4 роки тому +3

      @@VeryMerryKim it wasnt...now it IS!

    • @xsingbelovedx
      @xsingbelovedx 4 роки тому

      Legit. Same. I decided to find videos after 🤦🏽‍♀️ this is my first video and probably my last. She did great

    • @ezrabaker2617
      @ezrabaker2617 3 роки тому

      I realize I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released movies online ?

    • @Annie-lk2zs
      @Annie-lk2zs 3 роки тому

      I just Did that😆🤣

  • @Thomas-ss5jz
    @Thomas-ss5jz 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your video…I reuin my Christmas lights from last year because I didn’t know how to take them off or I was just being lazy.I had to have my sister help me to put them on..I never put Christmas tree lights in because I never had my own Christmas tree before…So I was searching on UA-cam on how to put Christmas tree lights on..And that’s how I found you…I really love you’re personality…Happy Holidays to you and your family…

  • @jenmcpherson253
    @jenmcpherson253 2 роки тому +3

    I'm just finding your content so helpful - thankyou Kim!! ❤️ - any tips on decorating a front door??

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      I don't do much with my front door, because we get wind and everything flies everywhere and my wreath sounds like someone is knocking on my door 😆 sorry I can't be more help!

    • @jenmcpherson253
      @jenmcpherson253 2 роки тому +1

      @@VeryMerryKim U make a very good point - I'm in the Highlands of Scotland and didn't even consider the weather!! I better just go out and buy more trees for inside instead 🤣

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      @@jenmcpherson253 My living room looks like a forest 😆 And you could still decorate outside, just weigh it down or secure it super well. (I don't have the energy to do that, so I just add more trees inside, haha!)

  • @ms79ta
    @ms79ta 2 роки тому +2

    I like the vertical trick. NOW I have to take 7 strings of lights off and start over because my zig zag method didn't turn out right. I mix colored and white strings with flashing and solid light strings. I want to try that hanger tip so it will be worth it. Have a great Christmas!! 🙂

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +2

      Every year I have one or two trees I have to light more than once, haha. Happy Christmas!

  • @joannewolftail5773
    @joannewolftail5773 2 роки тому +2

    🎄 I'm so grateful for your channel 🙂. It gives a few different ways to distribute your lights ✨️ thru-out your tree. This will be my 1st year after over 7+ years of a tabletop tree (bcuz it's the only size that would fit properly in the Studio Apartment that I used-to live in). I'm blessed enough to have moved to an apartment with rooms big enough & high enough to have a 7' foot high tree.

  • @k.c.43
    @k.c.43 4 роки тому +11

    Best video I've seen on how to place lights on a Christmas tree. You explained it well. Tfs!!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому

      Oh yay! I'm so happy to hear that the video helped! Thank you!

  • @kerryklaassen
    @kerryklaassen Рік тому +1

    I love the second method; it will be so much easier to get my lights on evenly. Thank you!

  • @seahaltura7116
    @seahaltura7116 4 роки тому +3

    I love this idea. Putting the light vertically is much easier.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому +1

      It's a great trick and makes your lights easier to work with!

  • @GMAMEC
    @GMAMEC 3 роки тому

    😯? Oh the years I spent fighting with Christmas trees... You just saved me a ton of time. Thanks!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому

      You're so welcome! I'm so happy this helped!

  • @karmelwarren4717
    @karmelwarren4717 Рік тому

    The best and easiest advice I have heard to light a tree.. Thanks.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  Рік тому

      You're welcome!! I'm so glad it helped!

  • @klaudiasonko3177
    @klaudiasonko3177 4 роки тому +5

    I am SOOO GLAD I have found your video! I am about to put our tree up with my girls and was wondering how nicely I can put the lights on it!!! Thank you flower ❤

  • @jbaby007
    @jbaby007 2 роки тому

    The humor here is phenomenal lol. Came for the lights, stayed for the humor. I dig the options as well. This is very helpful because I'm going to string some lights and I haven't done this since I was a kid,

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! You made my day! And don't stress over it. Once all your cool stuff is on the tree, any issues with lights won't be noticed. And you probably won't have issues. I believe in you!

  • @chantalmarieee
    @chantalmarieee 3 роки тому +3

    Best video I’ve seen so far. I’ve never put on my own lights and I was legitimately worried I would mess up the tree, but it looks easy enough. I’m going to try the third way! Thank you!!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому +1

      You're so welcome! Just remember it doesn't have to be perfect. Once you have all your ornaments and things on, any "issues" with the lights won't be noticed, and you can always tweak them! You're going to do great!

    • @chantalmarieee
      @chantalmarieee 3 роки тому

      @@VeryMerryKim this very true! Thank you!

  • @nadineadams6113
    @nadineadams6113 3 роки тому +10

    Thoroughly enjoyed your video … and nice to know, this “old bag” (that being me 😵‍💫) is still able to learn! I found your gestures and facial expressions especially entertaining. Thank you for providing a great tutorial with a light note. 😊👍🐿

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому

      Christmas trees are supposed to be magical and make us happy! And every tree is beautiful so you can't take them too seriously😊

  • @belp8059
    @belp8059 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!!! Never knew about the second method! Im going with it this year!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      You are most welcome! Happy to help!

  • @hieroglyph321
    @hieroglyph321 3 роки тому

    Thanks, best video on the subject. Honorary doctorate awarded.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому +1

      I've always wanted to be a doctor!

  • @alexandradrujinina6548
    @alexandradrujinina6548 4 роки тому +2

    Omg your personality is so delightful!! 💝

  • @mariasoto859
    @mariasoto859 2 роки тому +1

    Great job you made it so easy to put lights in the tree, thanks

  • @wendi67
    @wendi67 Рік тому +1

    Hi Kim, I'm loving your channel, you make me giggle and teach me things! Have you ever put larger bulbs like C-7's on an indoor tree? Which method do you think would be best? Thank you so much, and Merry on Christmas Sister!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  Рік тому +1

      I personally have not, but I've seen some trees with the bigger bulbs and they look so cool! I think the triangle method (I think it's method number 2?) would be best since the bulbs take up so much extra space. Hope that helps!

  • @sophielegacy1648
    @sophielegacy1648 4 роки тому +3

    I didn't know about the second method and I love it! Thanks!

  • @chinchintk2959
    @chinchintk2959 2 роки тому

    This is what I'm looking, well explained it indeed.. im going to definitely follow the 2nd method THANK YOU!!!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      Oh yay! I'm so glad it helped! Happy decorating!

  • @HomeFix19
    @HomeFix19 4 роки тому +3

    The look whole winding & in winding🤣🤣Yup, looks about right! Lights make all the difference. My motto re that is: there is no such thing as too many lights on a tree. And yes, cords are ugly.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому +1

      Can't ever have too many lights! More glow is more happy!!

  • @MajorJJH
    @MajorJJH 2 роки тому +1

    I think I'm in love.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      I'm very easy to fall in love with

  • @brianregan3953
    @brianregan3953 3 роки тому +1

    Well done, your video was entertaining and helpful for improving my tree light installation skills. Happy holidays.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому

      Oh yay! I'm so happy to hear that! Happy holidays to you!!

  • @MinHongJiwoodstudio
    @MinHongJiwoodstudio 3 роки тому

    hi...I made a Christmas Tree after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому +1

      Oh my gosh thank you! And you're welcome. I'm so happy to help!

    • @MinHongJiwoodstudio
      @MinHongJiwoodstudio 3 роки тому

      @@VeryMerryKim Oh, thank you. Please visit my channel from time to time ^^
      I'll come over from time to time. ^^

  • @travisissoocool
    @travisissoocool 3 роки тому

    At 1:50 I think the phase you were looking for was “after you have traversed the topology of the manifold”

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому

      Yes! Thank you!! Clearly I was struggling to find such a simple way to put it😂

  • @kyrstinflood3895
    @kyrstinflood3895 2 роки тому +1

    Where did you get your twinkle lights?! Love!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      They're kind of old, so I don't remember where I got those, but it's safe to assume Walmart, Big Lots, or Target. Just make sure they have different "modes". You can also look up reviews online to make sure they twinkle at the speed you want.

  • @KeishaC85
    @KeishaC85 3 роки тому

    Omg saved my life I been staring at my tree and lights confused Lol

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому

      Don't over think it. Once everything else is on your tree, any light "issues" won't be noticed. Just enjoy it!

  • @beccawood7291
    @beccawood7291 4 роки тому +2

    I love your sense of humor. Great idea and I really like the vertical idea! Is there such a thing as too many lights? New fan here and I look forward to learning more.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому +1

      Sorry it took me so long to reply! UA-cam hid your comment. But I found it! I think the only time there are too many lights is when you can't hide away the cords. So you end up with lots of cords everywhere. Which doesn't look great and makes decorating difficult. Other than that, go to town!

  • @natalie_tn
    @natalie_tn 3 роки тому

    Oh so helpful and funny. My husband used to put the lights on our tree and it was painful perfectionism. One year he actually wired the strands to the branches so the wires wouldn't show. Guess who had to remove all that overachieving..ugh.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  3 роки тому +1

      Perfectionism is the death of Christmas magic😆 And I'm so sorry you had to suffer through that!

  • @mkchase1
    @mkchase1 3 роки тому

    This was fun to watch, AND helpful!

  • @Deepfriedmummy
    @Deepfriedmummy Рік тому

    The third method, is this easier to do in sections? Like put them on the bottom, add the middle and cover and then the top? I bought a new tree and it’s absolutely huge! I’m staring at it and haven’t a clue where to start 🤣

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely! Going section by section will make it easier. Fluff that way too. Put on the bottom, fluff it, then light it. Then add the middle and repeat. Congratulations on your new tree! That's so fun!!

    • @Deepfriedmummy
      @Deepfriedmummy Рік тому

      @@VeryMerryKim thank you for your advice. It’s the sort of tree I’ve wanted for years, but it was always out of my budget. I’ve been making my own decorations for it, but I put it up and got overwhelmed 🤣

  • @SocialConfidenceMastery
    @SocialConfidenceMastery 4 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful tree!

  • @i10cartelrecordsllc55
    @i10cartelrecordsllc55 2 роки тому +1

    What type of Christmas tree lights

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +2

      You can use any kind you like. The ones I used I've used for a few years so I can't link them. If you want ones the blink/twinkle, just make sure you buy lights that have different modes.

  • @robbiem6913
    @robbiem6913 4 роки тому

    Best instructions ever!

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому

      Oh good! I always worry I'm not making any sense! Yay!

  • @mitzisells
    @mitzisells 3 роки тому +1

    Family Dollar has good price lights, so does Big Lots. Better prices than Wally world.

  • @bgregg55
    @bgregg55 2 роки тому +1

    I only buy lights after xmas when they are 75% off.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      That is a VERY good idea. Especially if you're buying LED lights.

  • @mslea13
    @mslea13 Рік тому +1

    UUUUGGHHHH!!! Maths!!! 😭🤦🏻‍♀️😭🤦🏻‍♀️👀

  • @newapollogaluh6060
    @newapollogaluh6060 3 роки тому +1

    Super like video 👍👍👍

  • @AmandaElaineHair
    @AmandaElaineHair 4 роки тому +2

    Honestly I never put that much into this but I love it! Great tips, thank you for sharing! ❤

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому +1

      That's why I showed the vertical option. Quick and dirty Christmas tree lighting!

    • @mr.zenedin1735
      @mr.zenedin1735 3 роки тому

      @@VeryMerryKim Hi love how are you feeling now 🌼🌹🥀🌻 I help you

  • @aprilpinkard9929
    @aprilpinkard9929 3 роки тому

    God bless you child

  • @tinyUbay81
    @tinyUbay81 3 роки тому

    Thank you, you're funny 😄

  • @kevinranawake6558
    @kevinranawake6558 4 роки тому +1

    can you suggest a way for lighting a tree with 100 lights

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому

      If you only have a strand of 100 lights, do it the first way. Vertical up and down. It'll help you get the most light with so few bulbs.

  • @cjspiller2882
    @cjspiller2882 3 роки тому

    How many feet this X-mass tree

  • @masonj2186
    @masonj2186 4 роки тому

    Love it!!!!!!!

  • @NathalieMedinaRauch
    @NathalieMedinaRauch 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!!! great video

  • @kevinranawake6558
    @kevinranawake6558 4 роки тому

    waiting for the silver and gold tree

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому

      I have no furniture in my house. But I have a silver and gold tree.

    • @kevinranawake6558
      @kevinranawake6558 4 роки тому

      @@VeryMerryKim what d you mean .... btw when is it coming

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  4 роки тому

      I moved. We didn't bring any furniture with us. But I've been so busy with videos and homeschooling my kiddo, I haven't been able to get furniture. But I decorated your tree and the video should be up around the 23rd

    • @kevinranawake6558
      @kevinranawake6558 4 роки тому

      @@VeryMerryKim thanks kim

  • @kevinranawake6558
    @kevinranawake6558 4 роки тому

    what is your tree size in feet

  • @ljrockstar69
    @ljrockstar69 2 роки тому +1

    I don't think Martha Stewart would approve of this method.

    • @VeryMerryKim
      @VeryMerryKim  2 роки тому +1

      Snoop Dogg probably would though.

  • @DivineMercy_7
    @DivineMercy_7 4 роки тому

  • @_MNINE
    @_MNINE 4 роки тому

    Funny