The Importance of Decor and Christmas Ornaments: Adding More Cheer to the Festive Season
Nearly everyone would think fun when the thought of Christmas comes to mind – it brings with it joy, delicacies, and everything in between. From songs to feasts to the Christmas ornaments hung to spark off luxury, there’s no doubt that Christmas is mostly about the hoopla and special dishes.
During yuletide, homes and offices are decked out with decorations and Christmas ornaments. But not a lot of us know why. We’re all familiar with the tradition of decor–putting up pieces and stuffing the entire room with ornaments, but we can hardly tell why they are ‘a must’ (or perhaps, why it seems like they are). Do we have to style for Christmas? Are Christmas ornaments a rule or they are simply a tradition?
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Often, the Christmas trees represent many of our favorite things about the holidays. But still, there are theories and analogies explaining why they are just symbolic. One of such theories is the notion of Christianization, particularly of pagan traditions relating to the winter solstice.
Evergreen boughs are common decorations in these traditions.
Christmas Trees as we know them today probably originated in Germany in the 18th or 16th century. Through Queen Charlotte (the wife of King George III), the practice made its way to England, then to America.
Christmas tree decoration itself is an exciting point throughout the tale of lighting. Trees did not always have lights strung around them. And in fact, they were left untouched until days after they had been brought indoors.
Christmas has long been associated with candles, but not for the regular reasons. Many people, especially during winter’s long, cold, and dark months, relied solely on candles for heat and perhaps, illumination. But then, the trend of using candles for Christmas tree decor has gained traction.