When do you decorate for Christmas? Is it the day after Halloween, the day after Thanksgiving, or somewhere in between?
I know a few people who won’t put up their tree until a week or so before Christmas.
This year, we started a little early due to some unexpected snowfall. It put us all in a festive mood!
And I confess this is the first year I allowed Christmas music to be played in October.
No wonder I’m so excited to have teamed up with Christmas Central again for our yearly giveaway extravaganza!!
First place scores the Real Touch™️ Pre-Lit Full Noble Fir Artificial Christmas Tree – 7.5′ – Clear Lights tree by Northlight.
Second place gets the Real Touch™️ Pre-Lit Washington Frasier Fir Artificial Christmas Tree – 4.7′ – Clear Lights by Northlight.
Just scroll down to the end of this post and fill out the form for your chance to win! Valid email required!
Read more: Merry & Bright Christmas Central double tree giveaway! Over $575 value!!
Assembly and other spicy facts…
We set up the 4.5′ tree first. It comes in just two pieces. Due to its diminutive size, it took me less than 10 minutes, and that includes time spent fluffing the branches.
The 4.5′ Washington Frasier tree is ideal for apartment dwellers or older folks who still want a tree, but not the hassle of a huge tree. Its medium profile is a fantastic space saver.
It even comes with a sturdy green metal stand for an easy, breezy Christmas tree experience!
The 7.5′ noble fir took a bit more effort since it comes in four pieces and is much bigger in stature. This full profile noble fir hits the spot. It’s the perfect tree I’m always looking for in the woods in both shape and size, but never find.
While setup was under 5 minutes, the fluffing process requires a bit more effort. I spent an hour fussing over the branches, as long as you’re not a perfectionist, you’ll be much quicker.
Remember, the tree was shipped in a box and has 1867 branch tips to spread out. Just crank that Bing Crosby and go. It’s “fun work.”
Comes with a black metal tree stand that does the job. But you’ll want to wrap a pretty tree skirt around it to soften the look.
What is a Real Touch Christmas Tree?
In the plainest of terms, a Real Touch tree is one that is as true to form as a live tree cut down in the woods.
Both Christmas trees featured in this post are Real Touch trees by Northlight. Either by sight or by touch, these trees are convincingly authentic.
I’m amazed at how far faux Christmas trees have come in the last 20 years. Nowadays, you can barely tell the “real” trees from the “fake trees.”
And let’s not forget. Fake trees don’t shed pine needles all over your house. If you think this isn’t a big deal, you might change your mind come July when those pesky pine needles are still getting stuck in your socks. Not to mention your carpet.
No need to water the tree multiple times a day. Ever forget to water the tree those first few days? Really bad.
No worries that your “real” tree is too close to heating vents, a radiator, or a wood stove. Just stunning green foliage already lit up for you to enjoy with a lot less work!
With 1867 branch tips, you will find ample space to place all your unique and cherished Christmas ornaments. Sentimental bulbs and ornaments won’t fall off a saggy, weak branch.
Let’s talk about pre-lit trees
Never underestimate the power of a pre-lit tree. It’s the way to live your best Christmas life.
If there’s one issue that just might send Tom and me to marital counseling, it’s the stringing up of Christmas lights. Tom always thinks one string of lights is sufficient, and I think 8 strands would be better!
The 4.5′ Washington Frasier Fir has 250 clear lights to give a warm ambiance to any room. The perfect tree for a foyer or bedroom.
The 7.5′ Noble Fir has 600 incandescent mini white lights; my Christmas spirit is positively glowing! Full and very well lit, this tree quickly became the focal point of my den.
The perfect amount of lighting to create a bright and festive atmosphere. ‘Tis the season to deck the halls!
Lights are equipped with lamp lock feature, which makes them replaceable, interchangeable, and keeps them from falling out.
And if one light bulb burns out, the rest stay lit. No need to panic.
Trees come with spare replacement bulbs and a fuse. This is super convenient! Keep the brown box the tress are shipped in to store in the off-season, and put the bulbs and fuse in the box for next year if needed.
Multiple Christmas trees for multiple spaces
A Christmas tree is truly the focal point of any room during the Christmas season. No surprise that we have one in just about every room!
The kids even expect their own tree in their rooms. No judgment here. Who doesn’t like a warm twinkling glow in their space- especially since it gets dark so early these days.
If you have both a den and a living room, then you must have a tree in each space. Our den has a woodburning stove, and while we all love the ambiance, not ideal for a live tree.
The kids sorting their stockings under a dead tree isn’t what we have in mind on Christmas morning. This 7.5′ tree is exactly what I had in mind for those Christmas morning photos.
Other places to consider placing an extra tree are your foyer, sunroom, and even your kitchen. A slim-profile tree might be exactly what you need to motivate you to get those Christmas cookies baked!
And don’t forget your front window. Nothing is cheerier or happier than a Christmas tree positioned in the front window of your home.
I love driving around our neighborhood with the family, looking at all the Christmas lights and beautiful trees.
Christmas Central is spot-on for seasonal decor & purchasing multiple Christmas trees!
Big or small, Christmas trees come in every size and shape – especially from Christmas Central. I typed in Christmas tree in the search bar on their website and got 2078 results.
Narrowing down your search is easy peasy- slim down your options by choosing your required tree height, needle type, tree species, price, and tree profile!
So I’m pretty confident you will be able to find the exact tree you’re looking for, in the right shape and size.
In fact, Christmas Central boasts Christmas trees in every hue you can imagine. Once you’ve put up at least one traditional tree, explore your other tree options by color. Where else are you going to get over 300 options for a pink tree?
Don’t forget to check out their wreaths, garlands, lights, ornaments, and so much more while shopping.
Keep your eyes peeled for Black Friday deals! And with free shipping over $77, you can’t go wrong with Christmas Central. I can personally attest to how quickly their products come- you’ll be decking the halls in no time at all!
Good luck everyone!
what a beautiful tree!!
I liked the soft needles of a Douglas Fir when I had a real tree with my kids. Now I have a grapevine tree with tiny lights that used to be my mom’s.
Very pretty & life like trees Either one makes a perfect gift
Very pretty tree. I’d love to share one with my mom.
I used to insist on a real tree because I love the smell, but as I have grown older I prefer the ease and cleanliness of an artificial tree, especially now that thye are made so well and look so nice!
Really tree douglas fir
I love all of them! This is the first year I may not be able to provide one so I’m gonna love any tree I get. As a child my dad didn’t allow them and said they’re a fire hazard, so I think I may just appreciate them differently than others do! Watching my kids get the life I was never allowed to have makes me so happy, especially at Christmas!
Love lights to be color likes but muted colors not bright red green blue yellow.
Gorgeous Tree!!!
Ty for the wonderful information
love these gorgeous trees.
I love a tree that is fat and reaches the ceiling. These are beautiful!
I decorate the day after thanksgiving
Our tree is still up!
I would love to have this Beautiful Tree. I’m ready to Decorate.
It’s nice to have trees that don’t set off allergies – much more festive!
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We definitely need a large tree for all the ornaments that we have collected over the years. Also, prefer trees with both white and colored lights, so that you have the ability to switch between looks.
As a single mom of 2 on disability, I’ve spent year after year after year trying to make the most magical Christmas.I could but this year it is virtually impossible because of what the government has done to my money. I’m lucky if I get paid at all. The reality of the situation is, I will make sure my kids have food in their mouth every day.But i’m only eating twice a week , so can I afford that. So christmas is a dream. It would literally be a dream.
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There are some decorations we have up all year round and these are heirloom ornaments from my grandparents. We put the rest up usually around Thanksgiving
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I like fat trees with white lights . But sometimes I do like the lights that change colors thank you
Nice tree!! Thanks for the opportunity!!
This be nice to win
What a beautiful tree
I prefer any type of pre-lit tree! I’m simple haha.
I would like to wish everyone good luck! 👍🏼
I love having both a real and an artificial tree- more the better! I start decorating November 1st
I love a real tree but also love our flocked artificial tree
I love pre-lit, flocked trees, but I have to say I miss the days when the whole family gathered around the Christmas tree and helped put the lights on and decorate the tree.
I am partial to a flocked tree but the clean up is ridiculous!
I love a balsam fir artificial tree, reminds me of my childhood
I love artificial trees as they are so convenient and I don’t feel guilty about a tree losing it’s life just to decorate my living room for a few weeks. BUT, my husband insists on real trees – he loves the act of going to pick out the perfect tree in the freezing cold and trying to figure out how to strap it to the top of the car to bring home – and then try to figure out how to get it through the door – only to spend the night sweeping the pine needles that have fallen everywhere. So, that’s what we do every year when his parents – my in-laws – visit us from Guatemala for December. Picking the tree is a family holiday event!
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Pre-lit artificial trees that are easy to assemble.
It is a very lovely tree.
what a beautiful tree! It looks so natural!
Real trees are pretty, but they dry out too quickly and make a mess with all of the needles. I would love to have a tree that looks real and is easy to set up!!
I love artificial trees. They are just so beautiful anymore and no messy clean up.
I love these trees. They are very beautiful.
Beautiful trees
I would love to have a new tree. These are beautiful!
I like artificial trees with the little lights. I prefer a classic blue spruce
I like some of the European type Christmas trees I’ve seen online.They tend to look more realistic than most artificial trees.
Love the idea about putting a Christmas tree in the kitchen. Will surely put the family in the spirit for baking!
artificial tree for me
I love fat trees with clear lights!
pretty
I love all trees so would be happy with any, but the traditional look has always been my favorite, thanks for this fun opportunity to win!
artificial tree with lights
We made the mistake of getting a skinny tree last year but realized that less is not best. We need a bigger fuller tree and this would be perfect.
I prefer a pre lit tree.