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There are lots of pieces that need to come together to create a beautiful and complete Christmas tree. There’s the tree itself, of course, and the lights, the ornaments, the garland, and the star or other tree topper to finish it off. But there’s one more piece that’s needed to give the Christmas tree a truly finished look, and that’s the tree skirt. With its location at the bottom of the tree underneath all the lower branches, the tree skirt is often overlooked, but this is an important element that should always be added – both for its beauty and its functionality.



There are several benefits of having a tree skirt at the base of your Christmas tree. Let’s talk about the functional appeal of it first, though. A tree skirt is wrapped around the stand that holds your Christmas tree in place, covering up what is usually a rather unattractive piece. A tree stand isn’t supposed to be pretty, as its sole job is to support your tree and keep it upright, but there’s no reason it needs to be on display for all to see. Covering the tree stand with an attractive tree skirt will hide the stand itself and add yet another touch of beauty to your overall display.

Another advantage of having a tree skirt is that they’re useful in collecting anything that may fall off your tree. If you’ve got a real tree, then you know all about the daily cleanup that’s required for the fallen pine needles, and a tree skirt is handy in catching these. Even with artificial trees, things can still fall off, from the needles to any tinsel you use and even ornaments. The skirt will provide a catch-all for the debris (needles and tinsel) and a soft landing for any dropped ornaments. Cleanup is easy when a tree skirt is in place; simply gather up the skirt, take it to your garbage or outside, and shake off any fallen needles or tinsel. This is much easier than sweeping or vacuuming under the tree daily.

Now let’s discuss the aesthetics of including a tree skirt in your holiday display. As mentioned, the skirt does a nice job of covering up the more unsightly tree stand, but it goes much further than that. Tree skirts come in a huge variety of fabrics, colors, and patterns, and there are some truly stunning ones available. From cranberry-colored velvet skirts to simpler, white felt ones, there are tons of different styles that will complement your other Christmas tree decorations. There are both patterned skirts and plain skirts, and you can find virtually any material you want. You can even get your tree skirt personalized with your family’s name or a special message embroidered on the edge.

Tree skirts are a great addition to any holiday tree, both for their practicality and their beauty. If you don’t already have one, do some browsing in a local store or online to find a tree skirt that will go perfectly with your family’s Christmas tree.