Christmas – Decoration Essentials – What You Must Have!

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the decorations. They are an important part of getting into the Christmas festive spirit and feeling of magic, fun and joy. Also many decorations have become part of the Christmas tradition. Here are some essential items that you need to ensure the Christmas spirit is evident in your home this coming festive season!

1. Christmas table decorations - candles are a must whether you are following tradition (religious reasons) or whether you want to create a festive feel. Place 4 long red candles. One to be lit each Sunday prior to the Christmas feast. Then all four are lit Christmas Day. Add a little greenery to their base for an extra festive touch.

2. Christmas tree - make it a real one and enjoy the smell of a freshly cut tree. There is nothing more warm and inviting than the smell of a fresh tree. Add some fairy lights and turn your room into a magical wonderland land!

3. Christmas ornaments - the most popular are personalized Christmas ornaments. You can order a few with each family members name on them and place them on the tree - imagine the delight when they view your tree!

4. Ivy or holly - add these to the bottom of your candles, decorate around your mirrors and mantles. This really adds to the Christmas cheer. For even more fun create a Christmas kissing ball. Tie some into a ball and hang from a ceiling or a tree. Whoever stands under it must be kissed!

5. Hey - yes add a little hey under the table! Many countries do this for the Christmas festive meal. It is to remind all of the manager. It adds to lots of fun either under the table or around the Christmas tree.
Tip! Attach a red ribbon or tag to each Christmas storage box. This will make them easy to identify next Christmas if they have been stored with other boxes unrelated to Christmas decorations.

6. Fires have been associated with Christmas since 400AD. If you have an open fire - keep a Yule log burning day and night to keep away the legendary mischievous Christmas goblems from coming down the chimney and causing lots of mayheim! Adds to lots of fun for the children. Of course make sure you have a fire panel to ensure children cannot get burnt.

7. Christmas stockings - ensure you have one for each family member. Either texter or embroid their name onto a Christmas stocking. Then hang the stockings either on your tree, on their door handles or around the mantle (as long as no fire is lit). Then add some surprise gifts inside.

So with a little imagination with the above items you can really get into the Christmas spirit by decorating your home and as you can see without spending huge amounts of money to do so. Go ahead create a festive atmosphere this Christmas season with the above essential Christmas decorations and you can't go wrong!

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