Christmas Tree Themes

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Since your Christmas tree tends to be the centerpiece of your holiday home décor, it's only natural to wonder what types of Christmas tree themes are available.

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Choosing Christmas Tree Themes

Does a Christmas tree need to have a theme? Technically, there's nothing wrong with having a tree that is a random collection of ornaments, many people prefer to choose a theme to use as the basis for their holiday decorating.

If you're not sure how to combine lights, ornaments, and garlands effectively, a theme gives you a general blueprint for creating an attractive tree. Some families use the same Christmas tree theme year after year, while others like to alternate themes for a bit more variety. It can even be a fun family tradition to let a different person choose the theme for the tree each year.

Color Themes

One of the easiest ways to select Christmas tree themes is to choose a color scheme to use as the basis for your decorations. You can go with your favorite Christmas colors or choose a color scheme that matches the rest of your home's everyday décor in order to get a more coordinated look.

Ideas for color schemes can include:

  • Red and green: You can't go wrong with the traditional Christmas colors.
  • Burgundy and gold: This color scheme is a bit Victorian in nature and a nice play on the traditional red and green Christmas colors.
  • Silver and gold: A tree decorated in silver and gold is elegant and sophisticated.
  • Gold, ivory, and chocolate: This neutral color scheme should blend in well with the rest of your everyday décor.
  • Blue and white: This theme helps create the look of an icy winter wonderland. Snowflakes are great ornaments for a blue and white tree theme, as are simple silver balls or beaded garlands.
  • Silver and purple: These may not be the first colors that come to mind when you think of Christmas, but this combination is becoming increasingly popular.
  • Pink and lime green: This is a retro twist on the traditional Christmas colors, but it's great for adding a fun and feminine look to your holiday decorations.

Traditional Christmas Symbols

Many of the traditional Christmas symbols can also be the basis for a tree theme. Here are a few ideas to consider:

Hobbies and Special Interests

If you're looking for Christmas tree themes with a bit of pizzazz, consider using your hobbies and special interests as decorating inspiration. Here are a few ideas to try:

  • Sports: A tree decorated in the colors of your favorite athletic team or with ornaments reflecting your favorite sport can be fun and unexpected.
  • Pop culture: A trip through any store selling Hallmark Christmas tree ornaments will reveal that you can find ornaments to fit any pop culture obsession, including movie, television, and cartoon characters.
  • Cooking: If you love to cook, keep in mind that this hobby lends itself well to a creative Christmas tree theme. Use cookie cutters threaded on ribbons as inexpensive ornaments and string a garland of popcorn.
  • Photography or scrapbooking: Make a tree that is a unique reflection of your family by using copies of your favorite family photos as Christmas tree ornaments.

Cultural Heritage

Decorating your Christmas tree to reflect the traditions associated with your cultural heritage can be a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. If you have young children at home, this can also be a great way to teach them more about their ancestors.

For help getting started with this Christmas tree theme, check out the following articles from LoveToKnow Christmas:

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