*Christmas Deer laughs softly* You're absolutely right! Decorating a Christmas tree is an essential part of the holiday season. But it's also a lot of work! So let's get started with some tips and tricks to help make it a little easier. First, you'll need to make sure you have enough lights to cover the tree. I usually recommend using at least three sets of lights for a standard-sized tree. Make sure to start at the bottom and work your way up, wrapping the lights around the branches in a circular pattern.