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

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One of my television songs, A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE, was made into a book in 1993, with illustrations by the wonderful Axel Scheffler. Pre-lit trees really takes the hassle out of it all, which will be music to any busy host’s ears, but they still look really high quality. It differs from the BH Nordmann Fir, in that it has a much fuller, conical shape all the way to the top of the tree, and the colour, as the name suggests, is more blue-ish green with silvery hues.

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Finish by wiring pine cones to the pine fronds, and tying on baubles, ribbons and any other decorations. This trick will also remove any sticky sap, which can be released from the pine cones and potentially mark surfaces. I studied Drama and French at Bristol University, where I met Malcolm, a guitar-playing medic to whom I’m now married. Pine plants can be found in almost all areas of the world, including temperate and subtropical regions of both hemispheres.

If your pine cones are wet, leave them outside on a dry day – perhaps on a slatted garden table or bench for the air to circulate freely,' suggests flower arranging expert, Judith Blacklock.

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The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II. The tree comes in three easy-to-slot-together sections and the branches are hinged, so you just pull them down into place, before tweaking them into your desired position. Beautifully presented in a glossy black and pink holder, this Boy Smells candle looks super stylish in my flat,” Lauren says.We want a song about throwing crumpled-up wrapping paper into the bin” was a typical request from the BBC. Simple and straightforward to make, this pine cone Christmas table centerpiece will wow dinner guests with little effort. Repetition is also a trick stylists use to create flow and continuity in a scheme, so either place other cake stands along the table. The easiest way to attach pine cones is to wrap a piece of florist's wire between the scales of the cone, encircling the base.