Probably the saddest part of the holiday season is the time when the Christmas tree and all the holiday’s decorations have to be taken down and stored. In a poem from Maya Angelou, she states that you can know about a person through how they deal with Christmas lights. Well, Christmas lights aside, what about how to store a Christmas tree?

Knowing how to store a Christmas tree is important because you will be using it every year, unless it’s worn out and you plan on buying another tree next Christmas. Improper storage can damage your tree but worry not since there are many ways you can store your tree properly either in plastic boxes, or bags or storage containers.

If you have a large empty box, it could prove to be an ideal storage place for your tree. These boxes can be used to store ornaments, sequins and beads, garlands as well as other décor items. Old shoe boxes and tin cans are also good storage spaces for small items such as beads, or even fragile decorations that can break easily. Take note to remove the decorations carefully so as not to harm the tree. As soon as the decorations are taken off, its now time to put in the tree itself into its box. Most Christmas trees come with a detachable stand, so take it out if there is one and store the tree and the stand in separate boxes.

Label all the boxes so that you know what box contains what items as well as which side to place it. After properly placing all items into their respective boxes, seal the boxes so that it remains undisturbed till the next Christmas. Keep these boxes in or on top of cupboards, in the attic of storage shelves in the store room.