Christmas is a holiday of bright colors, wreaths, and the smell of warm cinnamon. So, your house should replicate just that! There is no incorrect decoration or a single correct way to style it. Imagination and creativity can exceed the norms, bringing heart and love to a season that celebrates such.
If you’re thinking about spicing up the traditional way, trying new lighting, unexpected colors, and even varied materials can add a twist to your home. Warm neutrals with metal accents are cozy and festive colors that differ from the standard red, white, and green. Unique materials such as metallic glass, cashmere, bamboo, and silk could turn normal Christmas decorations into a personalized style.
Speaking of unique touches, maybe you’re thinking of a more hands-on or priceless design that has a better style. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is not just a way of self-expression; it offers personal fulfillment, which can make your decorations stand out in the best way possible. Popcorn and cranberry garlands (real or artificial) are a popular way to add a pop of instantly recognizable, ingenious charm. Origami ornaments can add originality to your tree by shaping it into something you are passionate about. Even pinecones can be used to create animals such as owls, foxes, and reindeer.
Christmas isn’t the only holiday celebrated in late December; Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday involving African traditions and seven candles. Maize (corn on the cob) and fruit are common decorations associated with this lifestyle, along with a kinara and seven candles (three red, three green, one black), each representing the seven principles of African culture. Hanukkah is often associated with the dazzling menorah, but many other decorations contribute to the religious holiday. Things such as dreidels, the Star of David, silver-colored items, gelt, and latkes.
For some families, personal attachment dictates the decor; it shows the pride and importance of expressiveness. Freshman Sophia Prior exclaims, “My mom won’t let me touch anything!”
Another freshman, Kaida Pope, shares, “We did a Christmas tree and some snowman plushies near our stockings, and maybe we will add candy canes to the tree.” This shows even the iconic and traditional Christmas still holds a place in many hearts.
To wrap it up with a perfect bow, traditional Christmas is definitely a way to decorate your home for the holidays, but it is not the only way. Self-expression, personal fulfillment, and love play a major factor in decorating your home. There are countless styles and aesthetics you can implement into your decor this year.
