You should also consider the quality of the tree stand. Avoid plastic or cheap metal stands, and look for metal legs with rubber feet to prevent scratching the flooring. Finally, make sure the construction of your tree is "hinged", not "hooked". A "hooked" tree is less expensive, but it requires a very time-consuming branch-by-branch assembly.

When shopping online the Christmas decorations, we recommend you carefully inspect photographs of the tree you are considering. Look for websites that provide "super zoom" photos of complete trees so you can look for details of quality and craftsmanship. Make sure you can view a high-resolution photograph of the tree, in order to gauge the level of quality. Many trees look great at low resolution but lose 100% of their allure and beauty when you see them in person.