It is not often that the UK sees snow at Christmas these days. You can create some white Christmas magic for yourself though if you put up a snow Christmas tree.
This guide will explain all you need to know about these trees.
Frosted or flocked?
When it comes to snow Christmas trees, there are two styles: frosted and flocked. Both of them feature fake snow, but the overall effect is very different.
A frosted tree is one with a light dusting of the white stuff, mostly at the tips of the branches. By contrast, a flocked tree has bigger dollops of fake snow on it.
Frosted trees are intended to look as if the first snow of the season has just fallen. Flocked ones appear as though snow has been coming down all night.
Real or artificial?
You can get both real and artificial Christmas trees with a snow effect, but the latter will be preferable for most people. That is because a real flocked or frosted tree will only last for a few weeks, whereas an artificial one will remain intact for years. You can ensure its long life by storing it somewhere dry and cool after the festive season.
What about decorations?
Flocked Christmas trees should be minimally decorated, because the snow is the main point. You can put up more baubles on a frosted one though. In terms of lighting, it is possible to get either an unlit or a pre-lit snow tree, depending on what your personal preference is.
