How Would You Like to Be Assured That Your
Christmas Tree Won't Fall Over?

You can if you wear use a cast iron tree stand!

If you're planning on having a Christmas tree in your home for the holidays this year, there's no better way to keep it safely and easily secured than with a cast iron Christmas tree stand.

A cast iron tree stand is simply that. It is a tree stand made from the same heavy-duty metal that had once been used to make wheels, doors and even bridges! Cast-iron stands come in all shapes and sizes, but what makes them uniquely different is their strong material, which makes them the best choice for holding up large trees. While antique stands use a four-screw system to hold the tree in place, this is not true for modern versions, which are often far more user friendly.

Many stands that you would find in stores are made of inexpensive metals that will bend easily under the weight of an especially large Christmas tree. If you're planning on a tree that's eight feet or larger, you'd better get something strong that won't bend easily. A cast-iron stand can support trees of anywhere from 6 to 20 feet in size. As long as you buy a stand that is the right size for your tree, and make sure to fit it properly so that the tree is stable, you are buying the safest option for holding up a heavy Christmas tree.

Cast-iron stands can be used time and again. Cheaper stands are made from substandard metals that rust easily with time, and they will have to be thrown away each year. Although cast-iron stands can be more expensive, they will pay for themselves in the years to come. Because they are made of cast iron, they will not rust, and they are also more rugged, and can endure all kinds of stresses and strains.

Because cast-iron stands are so durable, there are many antique versions on the market. These stands have an historic value and a special beauty that can't be found in the modern stands that you would regularly find. For stands like these, you'll have to look around antique shops and places like that. These types of stands often use a four-screw system to hold the tree in place, but for many, the extra difficulty is worth it. The chief value of an antique stand is the charm that it will give to your home decor and the feeling of owning something old-fashioned and valuable.

Whether you buy a modern tree stand or an antique, if you want something to hold an especially heavy Christmas tree, a cast iron Christmas tree stand is the way to go.  These days, they are very hard to find.  eBay is the only place where you will find a wide selection of cast iron stands.  Be sure to check out the stands currently available (seen above).

It was back in the 16th century, in Germany, that fir trees began to be decorated.  Both indoor and outdoor trees were garnished with a variety of decorations, including apples, candies, colored paper, and roses.  This early tradition was also associated with the story of Adam and Eve being evicted from the Garden of Eden, which may account for the apple decorations.