Study shows a Christmas tree in the bedroom could be magical

Christmas tree and presents in a modern bedroom.

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New research shows having a Christmas tree in your bedroom could help you.

But not with the first thing that probably comes to mind. 

Researchers at Hayes Garden World found that sprucing up your bedroom — literally — could help with your sleep. The U.K. company found that the tree alone can have an impact. 

First of all, the green color reminds of nature and is considered soothing. Bright colors from the lights can also trigger happy hormones and the sight of the tree can also serve as a religious reminder. 

But most of all the Christmas tree brings a feeling of nostalgia and would allow people to break away from the responsibilities and stress of adulthood by feeling like a kid at Christmas again.

Dominic Genetti was born and raised in St. Louis and has been in the media industry since 2003. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwest Missouri State University, and has covered a variety of subjects including hard news, courts, enterprise features, and sports. From 2011 to 2013, Genetti wrote a syndicated baseball column that published daily throughout the country. He was also awarded the “Community Service” award from the Missouri Press Association for his efforts to bring light to a historic cemetery in disrepair in Hannibal, Missouri. Multimedia coverage is also part of Genetti’s repertoire. In 2011 he was named the GateHouse Media Videographer of the Year. Genetti has worked for newspapers in Missouri, Iowa, Texas, and Illinois.