Every Christmas Tree is a Unique Masterpiece by Darlene DeLuca

Isn’t it amazing how every Christmas tree has its own look? Almost like snowflakes or a fingerprint—no two are exactly alike. A thousand people can start with the same basic tree with trunk and branches and make it fit their personality, taste, style, and decor.

When my husband and I first got married, we had no particular style. We bought basic glass balls for ornaments and hand strung popcorn-and-cranberry garland to decorate our early Christmas trees. (We didn’t have much money, either.) ...