Christmas is a contemplative time that is spent in close family circles from an early age. In general, you never forget the Christmas magic of your childhood, even if a few decades have passed. Sometimes very special memories and details remain, such as delicious smells, the light in the kitchen, the quiet trickling of snow, the Christmas carols and clumsy crafts to while away the waiting time until Christmas Eve. For a vintage Christmas with a nostalgic touch, we present 15 decoration ideas that will certainly contribute to a unique Christmas atmosphere.
Maybe in every house, deep in a drawer or in the attic, there are a few old Christmas cards. In the past, people used to have it regularly for every big celebration and even on vacationPostcards sent. Since there was no internet, people used paper, wrote and sent old-fashioned congratulations and messages. Back then, people certainly used more paper, but many good memories remained longer.
The most beautiful Christmas cardsfrom the past decades can also be used wonderfully as a vintage Christmas decoration. If you don't have one from your family, you can print out some beautiful designs from the internet. There are sure to be well-preserved finds at the flea market too. It's best to ask grandparents and aunts whether they have any nice postcards that they have kept.
NostalgiatoChristmas and more tinsel
Many Germans are nostalgic and nostalgic at Christmasremember their childhood. Back then it was whiter, more festive and more beautiful outside, they think. In general, there is a barely described nostalgia at this time. Many miss the comfort they felt as a child. What creates more atmosphere than lavish Christmas decorations with lots and lots of tinsel, glitter and colorful lights on the Christmas tree? Today, so many Christmas tree decorations are considered bad taste and people prefer to avoid so many glittering objects.
tallGlass Christmas decorations
There's one thing we can definitely agree on: the old onesGlass Christmas ballswere nicer and definitely more accessible to the middle class. Today, Christmas decorations are largely made of plastic. Perhaps this makes it more durable and long-lasting than the fragile glass balls. However, the beautiful reflections and mirroring of the hand-blown glass are simply breathtaking to look at, especially when the colorful Christmas lights are reflected in them.
Christmas is the time of nostalgia. If you have inherited a few pieces of jewelry from your parents or even grandparents and decorated the Christmas tree with them, your heart will feel very warm.Crackling candles, wooden angels, the scent of fir conjure up a special atmosphere and we notice heartwarming memories and sentimental thoughts of the past few years. These positive emotions usually warm us more than the presents under the Christmas tree. However, they are important, especially for the little ones.
You can also be creative when wrapping gifts and add a nostalgic touch. Christmas cards and labels with cheerful retro motifs are decorative and very popular at the moment. It would be very imaginative to use your own photos and old photos from the family album instead of craft cardboard. These will definitely awaken very positive nostalgic emotions in the recipients.
Most of the time, less is simply more and this is the motto that Scandinavians in particular design their homes according to. The dominant color is white and natural materials, especially wood, which conjure up a cozy atmosphere. In the Scandinavian living style, old objects such as toys, pictures and mirror frames, disused boxes, old baskets and other things made of wood are also redesigned and used as decoration. To do this, you first have to clean the piece in question and then simply dye it white.
This means that small, unsightly items can be transformed and beautifully put together as vintage Christmas decorations. The white arrangements are particularly chicly complemented by shiny or silver-plated accents. Glass and silver give the nostalgic vintage decoration an elegant touch that always works very well and is a great eye-catcher. Natural materials and substances such as cones, pine branches, cinnamon sticks and etc. go very well with this.
The Scandinavians rely on a lot of white when designing their rooms. White is not always the same as white. Beautiful shades create effective accents and showcase the richness of the achromatic color, which symbolizes purity, freshness and innocence. In addition, it has an incredibly calming effect, brightens rooms and makes them appear larger. You can combine several shades of white aesthetically by adding small details in contrasting colors that provide variety and an individual touch.
In addition to the white color, the use of natural materials is also very typical of the Scandinavian living style. Wood and other natural materials look great on a neutral white background. Cozy, warm fabrics, candlelight and a real Christmas tree in a pot that can be planted outside after the festivities ensure the perfect Christmas atmosphere.
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For a charming, nostalgic Christmas, it is recommended to avoid decorative elements made of plastic and instead rely on natural materials. You can create a lot of things yourself and design them imaginatively using common means. Cones, sticks, fir and box branches are simply perfect for this. Decorating elements such as cinnamon sticks, moss, dried orange and lemon slices can be beautifully added using a hot glue gun.
VintageChristmaswith a nostalgic Advent wreath
Advent also includes an Advent wreath. You can also design one yourself in a nostalgic style without much effort. Very different materials can be used for this, which can be arranged in an imaginative, playful or completely reduced Scandinavian style.
Old candle holders and stands can be wonderfully used to make an original Advent wreath. Simple or playful is a matter of taste, but the product should ultimately fit the living ambience and the rest of the decoration.
OtherUse sleds and ice skates as decorations
At Christmas you not only decorate the inside of the house, but also the garden, the area around the house, in front of the door and also the terraces and balconies. There is usually more space and you can really develop your creativity. Old accessories and everyday items that are associated with winter and Christmas can be used very well as original decorations. Old ice skates, sleds and others are very suitable for this.
Withdelicious sweets like in the past
Depending on how much space is available inside the house, both small and large decorative elements can be used. Even sweets, Christmas cookies and other treats can be creatively used as edible decorations.
