The Christmas tree will soon be up and decorated. Until you notice: the tree skirt. Or lack thereof. Don't get your jingle bells in a knot. There are plenty of alternative tree skirt ideas.

Traditionally, a skirt was draped around a Christmas tree to gather the needles and sap released by real conifers. Catching molten wax from lit candles was a compelling reason, too. This helped ...

Add a coordinating topper and skirt, and your tree will look practically professional. We also have recommendations for Christmas lights in almost any color you can imagine. We found ornaments ...