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Hear is The history of Christmas tree decoration.
Do you know when started the tradition to decorate the Christmas tree? Many nations decorate their homes, and trees for the Christmas event without knowing the history of Christmas tree. Its decoration originated in the 19th century, when Victoria, the future Queen of England got married to the German Duke. The traditions of Germany and England were merged, and for the first time bore the Christmas symbol - Christmas tree.
The newspapers printed decorated Christmas tree's graphic design. Soon, it spread throughout whole Europe and reached America. This painting from the newspaper worked as an example in many Christian homes how to decorate the own symbol of the Christmas. The traditional Christmas tree toys that we are used for the decoration of our homes and tree, is a work of German factories specialized in glass works.
The Woolworth, a major US importer, noticed those stylized Christmas tree toys and started work with Christmas tree decorations. So, the first toys for Christmas symbol spread in different parts of the world, they reached the most distant corners of our land. Christmas tree decoration took firm roots after World Wall II. At this time, home decoration for Christmas event became the tradition not only of the nobility, but every single home started to decorate their Christmas tree.
Although Christmas traditions in various forms count thousands of years, the shape that exists now is young enough - the beginning is considered to be the sixth decade of the last century.
What are the newest trends in Christmas home decorating?
Making a decision how to decorate home and create a cozy atmosphere for the most important holiday of the year, first, it is necessary to assess a number of factors, such as the existing interior of the house. There is some basic decorative stylistics that makes it possible to create a truly harmonious atmosphere in your home.
Classical style
The classic Christmas tree decoration style is primarily marked by green, red and golden colors. The origins of these colors date back to the Middle Ages and are of special significance in the Christian faith. The red color is a symbol of the blood of Christ, green is an eternity, the everlasting tree, and the golden faithfulness. The classic style's flag is a traditional Christmas tree.
Vintage style
The origins of the Vintage style are 1950-1960. The vintage style combines the aesthetics of the past with warm memories from childhood. The light colors and traditional decorative elements dominate in vintage style. These can be antique Christmas decorations and toys. Choosing this stylistic opens up a wide range of opportunities to pull out the seemingly forgotten things that have been collecting dust in the pantry, or giving room for fantasy when the stairs or old carriage becomes a decoration.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian style decorations are best suited to the Scandinavian interior. It is very convenient because in recent years Scandinavian style prevails in the home of many Europeans. Scandinavian distinctive signs are light, white, warm fabrics, natural wood elements, and cozy lighting. All these stylistic features can be transferred to the Christmas decorations. In the Scandinavian style's space, a stylized Christmas tree will also fit perfectly.
Romantic style
Romantic style reveals itself through the colors. It is dominated by blue, pink, and white. The Christmas tree can be stylized, light and decorative elements are pink, for example, pink flowers.
Modern, futuristic styles
Modern style's companion is fantasy. It all depends on your intelligence. It's a style that requires not traditional, surprising solutions. Modern decoration elements can be made of plastic. The bright metallic colors are dominating. Decorations based on these trends are suitable for minimalistic stylistics, modern interiors.
Country and rustic style
Having heard the concept of rustic style, the first thought that comes to mind is the traditions. This style can combine folklore, cultural, and historical values. The country style is perfect for decorating homesteads, homes in the countryside, and in nature. This decoration has rough surfaces, brown shades, antique items, ornaments. Undoubtedly, the ancient decoration is inseparable from handmade products. In this type of decor, the Christmas tree is green and natural.
Luxurious style
The luxurious style is somewhat reminiscent of the classical style. There dominates dark colors or its shades, and toys are refined with glossy surfaces. Purple, violet, burgundy colors predominate in a luxurious style. The decorations of this style are characterized by their complexity, they can remind the various jewelry, necklaces. The decorative decoration in the luxurious style is fulfilled by other elements of interior or household, such as gilded plates. This style combines everything that connects with luxury.
What can we decorate?
When we talk about Christmas, the idyll of a childhood arises from the memory, a picture of a tree decorated with toys and garlands. It is the tree that most associates us with Christmas, but in order to create a truly harmonious environment, a more complex solution is needed. We should think about other elements of the interior.
Christmas decorations include many home's places. The doors, door frames, windows, windowsills, staircase rails, fireplaces, luminaires, and even ceilings can be decorated also. The decoration includes even furniture: tables, chests of drawers, chairs, mirrors, shelves, and pillars.
Decorating process
Before rushing to buy a plethora of Christmas decoration items, stop. First, take a look at the existing interior of your home. Pay attention to the elements that make you happy, feel the whole. The next step is a plan. Write down a clear plan of how your festive space will have to look like, what areas you decorate and what decorative elements you need to fill this plan.
When creating a plan, it is necessary to decide what will be the main accent and where it will be. Traditionally, the main attraction is a Christmas tree, but you can also choose a fireplace. The accent must be in the most visible place of the house. In order to emphasize it, in the festive period, it is possible to carry out few transformations moving some furniture.
Deciding what the accent will be, and where it will be, decoration needs to be divided into several levels, i.e. what we will highlight more and less. We cannot make all the places very bright if we do not want a chaos in the interior. Overloaded decor does look like tasteless, and does not give a feeling of harmony. It is better to decorate various spaces gently in order not to put in a shadow the main accent.
Let's suppose that the main accent is the Christmas tree. Other decorating elements can be found on windows, staircase rails, eventually moving on to the festive table with its details such as tableware and other utensils. It's worth thinking about the details. If you live in your own house, the decor can move to the outside: think about how to decorate nicely the facade of the house or even the fence.
Christmas home decoration styles can match the existing home interior, or contrast with it. No need to fear contrast as it also has its own charm. The most important thing is to adjust the color gamut, say, blue with turquoise, green with red color. This rule also has an exception that is a vintage style. Decorating the space with elements of the vintage style, the essential thing is the period from which the things originate.
The personification of the Christmas spirit, the Christmas tree, does not necessarily have to be genuine or artificial. This can be a solution symbolizing a decorative Christmas tree. The Christmas tree can consist of fragments of wooden boards, glued to the wall, wallpapers, decorated with decorations. Solutions can be a lot and different, you just need to use fantasy and think of what symbolizes the Christmas tree personally for you.
The elements of the decoration can be varied: an Advent wreath placed on a festive table or hung on the door, bright garlands, various vases, pillows, and textile with Christmas items. Table decorations include a variety of tablecloths, bouquets, candles, and sculptures. When thinking about the elements of the decoration, always remember that it must be the continuation of the stylistic and colorful solution that you have already chosen.
The gift is a festive accent also. A gift to a loved one can be a continuation of your chosen style. Whatever the case, it's worth remembering that sometimes gift packaging is equally significant as the gift itself. Even an expensive gift, packed in a rush, in the eyes of the recipient loses a part of its value, and vice versa, a more modest gift packed with the artifice can increase its value.
The general tendencies of home decoration this year
Christmas home decoration tendencies are part of the world's prevailing stylistics in that year. In most cases, festive stylistics are adapted to the latest fashion trends, thus creating a harmonious whole for every day and festive moments. Several key issues can be distinguished from this year's trend.
The symbol of 2018 is Earth Dog, and it loves everything that is natural, it loves the colors related to nature. Chic and elegance are attained, at times, by simple methods. So, the choice of decorative color will create a certain mood. In addition, choosing the colors gamma is recommended to take into account the colors trends of the upcoming 2018. Earthy Dog tends to yellow and all its shades. It loves also orange, and brown. The bright natural colors of the green and blue sky will also fit the taste of the Year's symbol.
It is recommended all shades of gold: golden and white; golden and brown; golden and blue; golden and green; yellow and its shades; bright and colorful colors of a forest. The only color that the Dog does not like is a bright red. It reminds a dangerous fire. However, in small quantities, red is not forbidden. Prevailing styles: traditional, country, rustic, Eco styles. Our age is often called the era of eco-movement. Therefore, products from recycled and environmentally friendly materials are given a special place. Toys can be made of twigs, plastic bottles, boxes of fast food. The main thing is that the decor does not seem too pale and boring. It is desirable that in Christmas decoration there were gilded elements.
If you have dog statuettes or plush dogs, put it as decorations. And do not forget to buy gifts for your own dog.
It is not necessary to decorate each corner of the house in order to feel festive. The desired atmosphere can be created with modest decorations and small details that are unique to the Christmas period. It's enough to place candles and mandarins on the dining table, candlesticks decorated with minimalism. Of course, if there is a fireplace at home, it as a center for gathering family asks for festive attributes, so you should not forget socks, garlands or other little things on the fireplace shelf. If there are many open shelves at home, one of them can be decorated with the decorations made by itself and with lamps. Those who want to make bigger changes - choose the dominant style and color.
In fact, the preparation for the Christmas holiday is a fascinating, creative, even developing one. Then luck loves creative, brave, unpredictable people.
Christmas symbolizes spiritual rebirth. It is important to help not only our loved ones but also the people around us, all together, we can create Christmas, which will be a little miracle for everyone.
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