BRILLIANT WAYS TO DECORATE YOUR HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS
Written by Feba Maryann
Out of all the main holidays in a year, Christmas is undoubtedly the one that we all look up to. The idea of celebrating Christmas is more than just rejoicing in the birth of the Messiah, as it has become all the more, something that is not bound to any particular religion anymore. It’s that time of the year, when families all around the globe, take immense efforts to keep up the traditions and celebrate to welcome Santa Claus himself. That gives us our reasons to style our homes and make them more Christmassy than ever.
Here are a few tips that could help you decorate your home, and make sure that even Santa wouldn’t want to take leave too soon.
Christmas Lights:
Christmas is that season when the nights are longer, darker, and colder. Now, this calls for some brightening décor, and fairy lights are just what you need. Get a big bunch of fairy lights and just roll them over your roof or balconies. Don’t forget to add that extra bit of sparkle to your Christmas tree too!
Mistletoe Hangings:
Missing that extra luck factor? We’ve got just the right decor to raise your spirits. Traditionally, Mistletoe hangings are used to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. Hang them on your doors and walls as wreaths and find yourself immersed in that ‘what-could-make-it-more-Christmassy’ vibe.
Christmas Bell:
The Jingle bells anthem wasn’t sung just for namesake, was it? So, get the bells jingling right on our doorstep. Hang a cute pair of Christmas bells on your door panels and welcome your guests to jingle along.
Candles:
Scented candles are a big game-changer for any occasion. They can up your aesthetic and instantly lift your mood, and if there’s one scent we’d all fall flat for, it’s got to be the aroma of some hot chocolate and freshly baked gingerbread. Go on! Don’t hesitate to try citrus scents or even balsam and rosemary scents too!
DIY PRO TIP: Just use a wax fire starter with all the spices and herbs that you’ve got to get a nostalgic fireplace vibe.
Christmas Crib:
Cribs are always the most depictive element for Christmas, and possibly make it worthwhile for some good family involvement. Have fun spending time with all your family members by arranging a well-lit up Christmas crib, explaining the importance of each of its characters to your kids!
Christmas Star:
No Christmas is complete without that dangling star shining above your head! So don’t forget to get your home the shiniest star it deserves to mark the arrival of the lord himself.
Christmas Feast:
Food never runs out of style, and Christmas feasts are one such perfect example. Why don’t you give a break to the traditional feast arrangement and in turn introduce some modern twists, like hosting a self-service Christmas dessert bar that has the add on ingredients side by side or a cool Snowman shaped beverage dispenser.
Themed Christmas Decor:
Christmas for the Millennials means there’s got to be something more than just bells, trees, snowmen and reindeer. Well in that case, the wait for ‘something more’, has come to an end. Pick up a theme, or your favourite fan fiction series and accordingly, customise your home decor like Christmas tree hangings, crockery, stockings etc. Our favourite picks would be the Harry Potter series, because it’s got all the perfect Christmas elements you need, and The Grinch, for a Christmas that’s got all those grumpy kids having zero reasons to sulk anymore.
Rustic Antiques:
Celebrating Christmas also means we get to groove to our favourite music, so then why not bid adieu to new range music players and let an old Gramophone have its comeback! Add other unique antique functionalities to the deck and witness that rustic vibe return.
Sprinkling Reindeer Dust:
Don’t limit decor to the interior of your home, go the extra mile by bringing in reindeer magic! As part of celebrating an animal-friendly Christmas, sprinkle some reindeer dust to help Rudolph and his reindeer friends find their way to our homes. You can simply make some edible reindeer dust using cereals for the sprinkle and in reality, help some chirpy Christmas birds to feast on too!