Christmas Decor Is Matter Of Personal Choice
While red and green may be popular colors for holiday decorating, simply being red or being green does not make something fit into a home's Christmas décor. There are specific notions about what make a good holiday decoration and what fits and what does not is strictly up to the homeowner. Each person has their own ideas of what their Christmas décor should represent and most ignore the color requirements in finding items that appeal to them.
Traditionally, snowmen and images or statues of Santa Claus are part of many families' Christmas décor, and somewhere along the historical road, model trains came to represent a vision of Christmas history. Many companies manufacture train sets strictly for the holiday season and many retailer have found that the only time this merchandise sells is when people are decorating for the holidays. A model training running around the base of a Christmas tree seems to be a staple of Christmas décor.
Wreaths hanging on the door, inside and out, as well as oversized stockings hung from the fireplace mantle all have their place in Christmas décor. Red ribbons on lamp posts and swags made of greenery often hang as part of a home's holiday decorations.
Tree And Home Decorations Only the Beginning
In many homes, Christmas décor does not end with the decorations. There are dish towels and placemats for the table that add accent to the decorations and for those really into holiday decorations, small throw rugs and welcome mats are placed around the home. Many believe that a fireplace, used by the fabled Santa Claus to enter a home on Christmas Eve, is a mandatory part of the Christmas décor.
Some communities sponsor Christmas décor contests as it relates to exterior decorations as well as lighting. The movie Christmas Vacation offered the epitome of holiday decorating as the house held more lights than most airport runways. However, creating a Christmas décor is not always about the lights. People have been known to decorate their home to resemble large packages, complete with ribbons and huge bows ties on the roof. For most, it is an effort to show their holiday spirit.
In many homes in late December, a visitor would be hard pressed to find any room in the house that is not adorned with Christmas décor. Bedrooms, kitchens and even bathrooms often sport small reminders of the approaching season. Having a home filled with holiday decorations is also claimed to ease stresses experienced by the family members as they are constantly reminded of the season of good will.
