THE CHRISTMAS PINE: a magical story for Christmas by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and Stick Man

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The illustrations are so detailed and really capture the mood of the Norwegian forest and busy festive London.

The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson, Victoria Sandøy

It tells the tale of the tradition of Norway gifting a tree to England, for their Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. Once you've selected the main aspect of your tree, be it a Noble Fir, European Silver, Alpine or a Royal Blue Spruce, you can then choose from tens of options including height, shape, lights and more. To make, fix together two or three pine cones by wrapping a string of raffia around the base, tucking it deep into the scales. Where a real tree has to be re-grown, re-transported and disposed of every year, the longer you look after and hold onto your artificial tree, the smaller its carbon footprint becomes.Position a candle ring in the middle, or three florist's candle holders on spikes, then finish by covering exposed areas with moss and decorating with an assortment of pine cones. Skip to: How we tested the best artificial Christmas trees | How to choose the best artificial Christmas tree | How to choose the right size Christmas tree for your space | How to choose the best Christmas tree variety | Is an artificial Christmas tree more sustainable than a real one? Simple and straightforward to make, this pine cone Christmas table centerpiece will wow dinner guests with little effort. Or getting yourself frustrated because you can't find the one broken bulb that's stopping your LED lights from working?

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This Christmas mantel idea is such a simple way to bring pine cone decorations into your living room, yet displaying them beneath a glass dome adds an extra element of specialness and glamor. Lush green pine branches enhance the beauty of your door and spell out Christmas,' agrees Anas Awais, co-owner of Viapu. Artificial trees are mostly made outside of the UK, so the environmental cost of importing them is high. They make a lovely Christmas porch decor idea to welcome guests or would be perfect for Christmas patio ideas. This one is particularly full and bushy with its hinged branches and great shape, giving it great presence beyond the decorations you're sure to adorn it with.

This ‘hinged’ tree features three separate sections that push together with ease, making the setup easy. A great activity for the end of term, with links to science and learning about other cultures, this plan can be completed as a class, in groups or individually.