Make sure that you place the ornaments in their proper place. Fresh Christmas trees can hold varieties of ornaments; however, in order to protect their branches, you have to see to it that you hang the ornaments appropriately. This would only mean that you have to hang ornaments on the branches that can bear their weights. If the ornament is a bit heavy, you have to look for a branch that is strong enough. If you will hang it in a thin branch, you are just damaging the look of the Christmas tree. If the branch cannot hold the weight of the ornament, it will break, and the entire look of the tree can be ruined. Also, do not overload the branches.
Do not forget to turn off the Christmas tree lights when you will leave the house or when you will go to sleep at night. Leaving the lights on will not only increase your utility bill, but it can also be a cause of fire. Therefore, make it a habit to turn off the lights, most especially if there is no one to be left at home.