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Keeping cats away from a Christmas tree is no easy task. Moggies are independent, territorial, and not to mention nosey!

The twinkling of those shiny Christmas tree lights coupled with the movement of tree branches, pine cones, bell ornaments and other decorations can prove an overload on their senses. Before you know it, your beloved, perfectly decorated Christmas tree has toppled in a matter of seconds...

It might seem that many Christmas traditions have remained unashamedly unchanged with the passing of time. And, while there is comfort in the same festive traditions, artificial Christmas tree trends do continue to grow and evolve each year.

For example, designers look for fresh and inspiring ways to make home decor new, exciting, and fun. After all, that's exactly what Christmas is about!

Prepare...

A Christmas tree forms the centre of the home during the festive period. Getting a real Christmas tree to decorate your home could be costly, especially since you have to replace it yearly. Because of this, many people opt for artificial Christmas trees.

You might find it challenging to know which tree is perfect for your home with many exciting choices. Artificial Christmas trees come in all shapes...

We all want the same thing when it comes to Christmas tree decorations - to invoke the magic of Christmas in our homes. 

But how do you go about choosing and decorating your Christmas tree? Discover some of the best Christmas tree ideas below to inspire you this festive season. 

1. A good old classic red theme

You can't go wrong with a traditional red Christmas theme, can you? It's beautiful, cosy...

Today Christmas trees are an essential part of any traditional Christmas. They are a place to put presents, gather around and decorate as a family bonding experience. However, this was not always the case. Before artificial Christmas trees were a quintessential element of Christmas traditions, evergreen plants were used to provide some greenery during the winter months.

So how did the humble fir tree...

For decades, many of us have decorated our artificial Christmas trees with baubles, twinkling lights, and beautiful decorations, passing the practice down through generations.

While the Christmas tree is perhaps the most well-known, Christmas wouldn't be traditional without wreaths, holly, mistletoe, and, most importantly, the Christmas tree. 

However, what is the purpose of Christmas trees and where...

Every festive season we set out in search of that perfect Christmas tree size. We all want an artificial Christmas tree that effortlessly pulls together our Christmas baubles, bells and candy canes with festive flair.

That means finding a Christmas tree the perfect size for your space. If it’s too big, you risk overwhelming your living room; too small and you might struggle to make a lasting impression...

Once you’ve bought your Christmas tree, you want it to look picture-perfect, complete with lights, baubles and tinsel.

Decorating the tree can be a fun family event, taking up an afternoon or evening while watching a festive film. For many, it’s a true sign that Christmas is here - time to get in the holiday spirit. 

Before you unbox your Christmas tree decorations, you need a plan. That’s where...

The feeling you get when you and your family rush to gather around your Christmas tree to open presents is indescribable.

But, when should you put your Christmas presents under the tree? While most people prefer putting their gifts under the tree on Christmas Eve, some choose to place them much earlier. Others will leave it until Christmas Day comes around.

Read more to discover when to place your...

The magic of the festive season is felt all around the world. Although a number of countries don't celebrate Christmas, a large majority do celebrate New Year. 

Even though the holidays are similarly labelled across the globe, the festivities that comprise the exciting time are anything but similar. Whereas one country will decorate their artificial Christmas tree with shiny ornaments, another will...