I’m a festive expert – my tree trick will keep it fresh for weeks, you’ll already have what you need in your kitchen
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THOSE of us who put up our Christmas trees early might be noticing that they could be starting to falter a little now that it's been a few weeks. And with the big day just around the corner, we'll want it looking its best - especially if we have friends and family coming over.
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Some of us take the tree down right after Christmas Day, but according to tradition, they should stay up until the Twelfth Night. This is a Christian festival that marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas, and this year, it falls on Sunday, January 5, which means the tree could be staying up for another two weeks.
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So if you have noticed your tree looking a little drab, then you've come to the right place because we've got a clever hack to make it look better than ever. A festive expert has revealed how to keep your real Christmas tree fresher for longer. Experts at The British Christmas Tree Growers Association said their top four tips keep it fresh for the whole festive season - and the best thing is you already have everything you need at home.
Russell Parkins, Chair of The British Christmas Tree Growers Association said: “Christmas trees are the centrepiece for so many homes across the country at Christmas. Christmas trees are the centrepiece for so many homes across the country at Christmas... The most important thing, in my opinion, is that you have one.
"And whether or not you have a real or artificial tree, the most important thing, in my opinion, is that you have one. “As a rule of thumb, if you have a real tree, make sure you recycle it appropriately so that it can be chipped and used as compost, and if you have a fake tree, use it for at least 10 years to reduce the carbon footprint.
