This guide on how to decorate a Christmas tree covers topics like how to pick a theme, ... A good rule of thumb is to buy 100 lights per foot of a tree if you're working with traditional mini lights.

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To be fair, I totally understand the inclination to decorate your tree with monochromatic ornaments and all-white lights — it's traditional, aesthetically pleasing, and makes for a double-tap ...