Christmas trees are adorned with dolls, trinkets, ribbons, stars, lights and what not. But imagine the tree pot being left unclothed. This would obviously ruin all the effort put in to bejewel the tree. A tree skirt is an attire especially meant for the tree pot. It is called so, because it has the shape, design and cut of a mini skirt.

The size of the tree skirt, depends on the size of the tree pot, it would have to cover. Tree skirts come in many fabrics and designs. Today there is a wide range of tree skirts to choose from'”made out of velvet, taffeta, needlepoint, tapestry, lame, metallics, matelasse, felt, corduroy, burlap, satin, cotton, calico, quilted fabric, patchwork, blanket fabric, fleece, etc. Different fabrics give a different feel to the tree. Tree skirts may be just plain and simple, or, decorated with ribbons, appliqu'©s, laces or sequins on them. Generally, most people prefer an elegant look. Many people make their own tree skirts out of tablecloths, quilts, sheets, bedspreads, blankets, drapery fabric and panels or Chenille throws.

Instances like, people tripping over the skirt, and the skirt soaking into the water plate; are very common. Such accidents can be avoided by getting a skirt that fits the tree pot perfectly. The edges can be tucked underneath and the water plate cane be covered with a plastic sheet or aluminum foil. Most people display gifts throughout the holiday, while some do it, in the morning when Santa Claus arrives. To display gifts beneath the tree, all through the season, a very pompous skirt can be compromised on.