How to Keep Your Cat Away br From the Christmas Tree.br It's no secret that felines are br obsessed with poking around br holiday decorations.br Here are some tips to stop br your cat this Christmas season.br Lifehacker recommends putting br soft and fluffy material at br the bottom of the tree.br This will take the cat's attention away from the tree ornaments above.br PetCareRx says a safe repellent br is also a good idea.br Cats are turned off by the smells of citronella, potpourri and bitter apple.br Spray objects such as cotton balls br with these scents and spread br them around the tree.br Your cat will notice the smell from a distance br and keep away from your set-up.br Put ornaments only on the br top half of the tree so cats br cannot knock them down.br Also, avoid placing your tree br next to any furniture or a couch.