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IT’S the final touch of adorning the Christmas tree.
However, placing the star at the top often leads to disappointment, as it tends to lean and appear uneven.
Positioning the star atop the Christmas tree is always the final detail of festive decorationCredit: Getty
So Jashan was amazed when he stumbled upon a trick to keep it perfectly aligned, rather than “hanging and droopy” as it often doesCredit: TikTok/@just_jashan
After wrapping the long branch at the top of the tree around the coil, Jashan’s star was secure and stableCredit: TikTok/@just_jashan
However, there’s a method circulating that has shown people they’ve been doing it incorrectly for years.
Jashan took to TikTok to share the astonishing hack, stating: “The biggest nightmare for a tree is the star, and we’ve been doing it all wrong!”
He explained that he usually just “plops the star” onto the top of the tree, resulting in it “drooping.”
However, what you actually need to do involves the extra long branch at the top.
Jashan went on to clarify that the proper way to place the topper is to use the long branch and wrap it around the spiral at the base of the star.
This method ensured that the star was completely upright and didn’t shift whenever he touched the tree.
“I guarantee you I just changed lives with that one,” he concluded.
“Christmas gets better every year. You’re welcome!”
The comments section of the TikTok quickly filled with people expressing gratitude to Jashan for sharing the hack.
“I was today years old when I learned this!” one person commented.
“Haha me too, and I’m 50!” another replied.
“My husband has been doing this for years, and I’ve been teasing him for doing it wrong,” a third user remarked.
“I’ll be right back; I need to apologize! Oh no!”
“My dad laughed at me while I was placing my star the other day (I did the shove method), and he just sent me this,” another user shared.
“I’m 55 and have been doing the same thing you were,” someone else added.
“Thank you for sharing!”
How to Avoid a Tacky Christmas, According to Etiquette Expert William Hanson
ETIQUETTE expert William Hanson advises Joel Cooper on the dos and don’ts of festive decoration.
ANYTHING FAKE IS NAFF: These never possess the charm or quality of the authentic item. If you're concerned about pine needles dropping, invest in a good-quality tree and keep it watered — it will shed less. And don't get me started on pre-lit trees; the joy lies in having a blank, green canvas to build upon.
PLACE UNSIGHTLY DECORATIONS AT THE BACK: A tree typically goes in the corner of the room, so you can always conceal unsightly sentimental ornaments. That’s what my parents used to do with the decorations we made in school.
USING NATURAL DECOR SHOWS CREATIVITY: Adorning your living space with holly, mistletoe, and berries is an excellent choice, and it’s usually compostable too. A poinsettia is the traditional Christmas flower, while holly in a vase looks lovely. Mistletoe should not hang from a doorway; instead, place it in a vase facing upwards. Arranging a centerpiece with ivy and berries displays creativity.
OUTDOOR LIGHTS MAY INVITE MOCKERY: Lights on houses are often associated with less desirable neighborhoods. If you love them, it might be because you hail from such an area. However, lighting a tree outdoors can look elegant if it’s particularly old or grand. Use clear lights rather than multi-colored ones.
FAIRIES ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR A TREE: A winged fairy is simply not suitable for refined households. If you previously had a fairy atop your tree — let’s hope it’s a family heirloom, because if not, it’s very common. A fairy did not guide the Wise Men to Bethlehem; it was a star. A star should be silver or gold.
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