Why should you decorate as usual for Christmas when you can make edible Christmas decorations yourself? Whether it's the Christmas tree or the festive table, or simply making a unique Christmas card out of food, these creative ideas will enchant you.
It is the time when you look for different craft ideas. But you can't just decorate the house with garlands, artificial snow and door wreaths. Edible Christmas decorations add a delicious touch to the festive atmosphere and tantalize both the eyes and the senses. From fruit to cookies to candy canes, you'll find a range of delicious ideas here.
Edible Christmas decorations: Decorate festively and deliciously
Edible Christmas decorations not only add a touch of sweetness to your home, but they also bring your loved ones together to enjoy the joy of the upcoming holiday. Get creative and conjure up wonderful and tasteful decorations in your kitchen! Let the scent of festive treats fill your home with warmth and joy.
Simple garlands made from popcorn and berries
Stringing popcorn to decorate the tree is a timeless tradition. Use plain popcorn to create a neutral garland or spice up this classic by stringing cranberries or other berries with the popcorn in any pattern you like. The white popcorn and red berries look super fresh and festive together. And with this affordable and eco-friendly option, you can snack guilt-free while enjoying the decorative charm.
Christmas tree made from kiwi and pomegranate seeds
This creative idea is perfect for the Christmas party. Create the healthy fruit platter together with your children. All you have to do is peel and slice a few kiwis. Then stack them on a plate and decorate with pomegranate seeds. Then cut out a star out of pineapple or cheese and you're done!
Edible Christmas Decorations: Fruity Tree Decorations
Cut oranges into peels and cut out hearts, snowflakes, stars and Christmas trees from the orange peels.Dry these in the ovenand let them cool briefly. Make small holes with a needle and thread a ribbon or string through them to hang them. The result is not just visually impressive. This fruity tree decoration also adds a refreshing aroma to the room.
Make a Christmas tree out of pasta
Crafting with pasta for Christmas is fun and suitable for both adults and children. Use different types of pasta to create a playful tree. You can paint these in advance in festive colors if you like. Then just stick them on black cardboard or make a unique Christmas card for your relatives and friends by forming a creative Christmas tree on it.
Decorate the Christmas tree with cookies
Decorating the tree is one of our favorite parts before Christmas. Maybe because it brings the family together, but maybe also because it creates a special feeling of joy and happiness.Bake cookiesBut it's also an integral part of the Christmas season and while we pile these treats on the table, they also have another purpose - decorating the Christmas tree.
Bake the cookies and decorate them as you wish. If you prefer a more rustic decoration, skip the icing. Just be sure to poke a small hole in each piece before baking the cookies so you can hang them on your tree later.
Make a delicious table wreath out of chocolate chip cookies and candy canes
Instead of a traditional wreath, you can make a table decoration out of chocolate chip cookies and candy canes. Arrange the cookies however you like, add a few candy canes and tie a festive ribbon. Get creative and use candy, marshmallow, or dried fruit to create color contrast and add texture. This decoration idea is sure to impress your guests and they can easily pick their favorite cookie from the wreath during the celebration.
Make your own fragrant pomanders from oranges
Pomander balls made of oranges with cloves are an excellent decoration idea that is also suitable as a Christmas gift and air freshener. As the fruits dry over time, they give off a wonderful scent.
Use firm oranges or tangerines and top them with whole cloves. Be creative and arrange the carnations in diamonds, circles and various Christmas patterns such as Christmas trees, snowflakes, etc.
To hang the pomanders, thread a red ribbon through the fruit to make it festive, making a knot at the bottom and a loop at the top.
