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The traditional red and green colors of Christmas decorations bring a
festive mood to Christmas. The magic of the holidays is infectious.
gingerbread cookies fills the air and snow covered lawns boast
cheerful decorations. Wherever you go there’s the sound of carols,
yourself and join in the fun and frolic and brim with laughter – it’s
Christmas and you cannot be more happier!
Uniquely themed Christmas trees that break the mould of tradition can
gain popularity.
hobbies such as doll, angel or teddy-bear collecting, or boating for
that matter. A theme like this makes a very personal holiday
It can also revolve around your area of current interests, activities
and family events that will add to family memories when viewed in the
The following theme ideas can be implemented or used as a platform
for your imagination.
Imagine all things babyish! This could be a fun theme if you are
going to be having a baby shower during the holidays. Look out for
frosted balls ; plastic baby rattles in different shapes and pastel
colors, knit baby booties, wooden alphabet blocks, baby bottles and
it up with pastel colored plush toys, such as teddy bears, if you
have them. Top it off with pink and blue netting and a cherub and use
Snowman Spectacle:
Unique but traditional this theme celebrates the popularity of
ribbon, gold bead garland and matte gold balls. Snowflakes add
texture and continue the winter look.
This theme allows you to play with colors. You can use copper and
silver, gold and silver or green and blue. Whatever color theme you
painted to match. Look for star fish, seahorse, shell and sand dollar
ornaments or try to be even more adventurous if you use the real
them to the tree with gold or silver cording. Look for a netting
material or ribbon to wrap the tree with and add clear glass balls to
Ornament Candles:
Create a sparkling and delicate centerpiece in no time at all. If you
the base for this bright and shining holiday display.
What You Need:
Pedestal dish
20 or more small glass ornaments
Instructions:
Place candle in dish.
achieved.
Optional: For a warm reflected glow, place the dish in front of a
Festive Floral Arrangements:
Set a place for style at your holiday table. This bright arrangement
Start a Christmas collection:
This can be a great tradition to initiate in your home. Say you can
gradually. This doesn’t have to be expensive, or even store bought.
Try sewing or crafting a new decoration each year together for even
cute ceramic holiday decorations for a buck or two. Remember, it’s
the memories you are interested in here, not a collectable based on
If you are looking to do a toyland theme for your Christmas
decorating this year, try searching out teddy bears and dolls at your
for at least 20 minutes, then dress them up with ribbons and holiday
fabrics. Group them under your tree, on mantels, and on windowsills.
then tuck them under a teddy’s arm, or wrap an empty box and use it
as teddy’s seat by the front door.
that you and your kids can make. Tape them, in groups of two to five-
depending on size, to doors, windows, kitchen cabinets, etc. They are
against a dark color background (like a dark wood door).
To make a paper snowflake:
forming a square. 2.Then fold corner to corner, once, forming a
triangle (leaving one long side of the triangle with all the loose
Cut along all sides, leaving enough places uncut to hold the
snowflake together.
triangle.
After it’s cut, unfold the snowflake to see what you have made. Store
them up.
You will find, too, that the more you make them the better and more
better.
Get the whole family together to create a holiday picture. Use poster
wrapping paper, catalogs and magazines sketch, draw and color to
blend them together, making a panorama holiday scene to put on the
Decorating for the holidays isn’t limited to things you can see.
Christmas is a time of wonderful smells and 9. memory-evoking aromas.
potpourri: Combine orange peel, cinnamon, and whole cloves in a small
pan, half-filled with water. Simmer on low heat, refilling water as
two, but should be made fresh each day if possible.
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