Victoria 500 Christmas Ideas: Celebrate the Season in Splendor
Tired of hanging the same ornaments on the same Christmas tree year after year? Looking for something a little different, or perhaps you just want to introduce a new style to your annual celebration? Choosing a Christmas “theme” can do just that!
A Christmas theme involves decorating around a specific idea, character, culture or era. For example, if you choose a Victorian Christmas, you could decorate your home and your Christmas tree with items, such as ornaments, figurines, and artwork, from the Victorian era. Likewise, if you choose a Disney theme, your decor would reflect the characters and creations of Disney.
Live in a tropical area? Plan a “White Christmas” theme, complete with a flocked Christmas tree, snowmen, and fake snow! Your guests will definitely feel the “chill” and the thrill in the air! Live in a snowy area? Plan a tropical Christmas…Santa in his swimtrunks, decorate a palm tree with seashells, and celebrate a “beach Christmas!”
Choosing a cultural or foreign theme is perhaps the most interesting choice of all! For example, if you were to choose a Swedish Christmas theme, you would want to research the customs, decorations, and even the recipes celebrated in Sweden each year, and incorporate those into your holiday celebration. Imagine the fun that you and your family can have, researching, making, and decorating for a themed holiday! (And, if you’ve got kids, this is a fantastic learning experience.)
Planning the annual Christmas gathering? The office Christmas party? Throw a little something new into this year’s mix by extending your Christmas theme to your holiday gatherings…serve dishes traditionally served in other countries, cultures, or eras. Decorate your tables, your tree, and even your invitations in the chosen theme…you can even have your guests dress the part, or have the gift exchange match the theme. The possibilities are endless…all you have to do is use your imagination!