Christmas is an annual commemorative festival of the birth of Jesus Christ. There are different theories as to when he was born, however, 25th December has been adopted universally. The celebration emphasizes less on the precise birth date and more on the belief that God took the form of a man to atone for the sins of humanity.

The modern-day Christmas Celebratory customs differ from country to country. However, a common observation states that the customs and traditions are a blend of Pre-Abhrahamic, Christian, and Non-Religious thesis. These include the exchange of Christmas cards and gifts, decorating the tree and the house, the Crib that depicts the Nativity scene, carol singing, and preparing special meals and desserts, to name a few. The manner of practicing the celebratory customs has evolved over the years.

Yet, the aesthetics and significance of the same have remained unaffected. And now that, the world is a single, open market, various ideas have been exchanged between countries. While you're browsing the internet for different ideas to do something unique, consider what you should keep in mind before decorating the house, this Christmas.

A Distinguished Decoration

Christmas maintains a multi-color scheme. The Decors and Furniture Covers are usually a one-time investment unless you need to bring in a new decor or furniture cover like a tablecloth or a cushion cover. And the major focus of a family member(s) or their visitor(s) will always fall on the decoration of the entire house or room. Here's what you should do:

• Wall and Furniture should have simple background colors

The background or main color for walls and furniture should be a simple solid type. Avoid colors that would overshadow or camouflage the Christmas highlights. Consider the colors of the patterns and designs for furniture covers and the decor that would be placed all over the house.

• Christmas Themed Patterns and Designs for the bedding and covers.

For a pop of colors, opt for Christmas-themed patterns/designed throw rugs, floor rugs, table cloth, etc. This enhances the aesthetics of your room, magnifying the festive vibes.

A Convincing Color Scheme

Red and Green are significant colors for Christmas. The traditional primary color scheme includes Red, Green, Golden, and white; while the secondary colors included blue, wood brown, pink, etc. However, given the colors of the walls and furniture, Christmas celebrants over the years found it difficult to adorn the house with traditional colors. But in recent years, there has been a growing trend to opt for decor of different color schemes, which has helped the house/room look more elegant. An example is a complete white theme with details of a single or maximum of 2-3 colors like gold and silver. You can explore such ideas on the internet, and experiment with different colors.

Innovation with Illumination

The Light has a greater significance in Christianity, especially during Christmas. It depicts the coming of goodness and peace in the gloomy world. We would recommend you leave the house neat and creative with only a few lights to emit maximum light creating a warm atmosphere and augmenting the beauty of Christmas. Using fairy lights, make a figure of a star, sleigh, Christmas tree, etc, or lettering that says Merry Christmas on walls or windows. You can even cover the corners of the room's ceilings with fairy or LED lights.

Embellish the Entrance

The easiest and classiest idea to adorn the main door during Christmas is hanging the holly or wreath on the entrance. But, if you're bored or want to explore new ideas to decorate the main door, here are some suggestions from our end:

• Hang a wreath/tinsel-made snowman or Christmas tree on the door.
• Hang LED versions of a Holly, Wreath, Santa Claus, the reindeer sleigh, Star(s), Bow, etc.
• Create or hang a sizeable ribbon Bow.
• Arrange Flowers, Christmas Bulbs, or Tinsels around the perimeter of the main door.
• You can add small floor lamps at the entrance foyer.

Cut the Ceiling Clutter

Earlier, the ceilings were filled with colorful decorations leaving no space abandoned, evoking an overflowing Christmassy vibe. But over the years, celebrants have realized how exhausting it is to decorate the ceilings. When disarranging the same, it becomes a misery. Still, some households wouldn't wish to leave the ceiling abandoned. In this situation, select any one corner or the center and decorate it with that style (e.g. Christmas Bulbs, Snowflakes, or Stars).

The Sweetest Special Spot

A festival without sweets is a mood spoiler. Throughout Christmas, more than 80+ sweets are made worldwide. Yule Log Cake, Gingerbread House, Brownies, Cupcakes, Santa Cookies, etc. are the most popular ones. Often, they're placed at the dining table or the sideboard. However, it is always recommended to have a separate special area only for sweets. And without the charming bedecking of table cloth, lights, and stunning background of the wall or the Christmas Tree, the sweets aren't appealing enough. Do not forget to cover the sweets with a cloth or glass serving lid.