10 Must Haves This Christmas!!!
The festivities of Christmas have come a long way from being yet another religious festival to becoming a holiday season that we await all through the year, a time for friends and family, a time for get-togethers and parties, a time for sharing and caring with our near and dear.
So, as the countdown begins for Christmas & New Years and you are busy decorating your home for parties and finalizing on your guest list, we thought of doing a quick rain check and list out a few must haves this Christmas!!!
Read up and make sure you have the below listed on your planning chart this Christmas.
Christmas Gifts: Christmas is celebrated with the exchange of gifts and therefore, Christmas Gifts are a must in your Christmas shopping list. Today a lot of websites and home decoration magazines come up with innovative gift ideas to make the moment memorable for your loved ones. Wholesalers and retailers are already in market with great offers and discounts to lure their customers. Make sure you have the perfect gifts ready and packed for your loved ones.
Christmas Home Decoration Ideas: Choosing a theme to decorate your home for Christmas makes your Christmas home decoration simple and easy. Place fresh flowers or greenery around your home to bring an instant fresh look to your home and plan your party around that theme. Christmas home decoration themes are normally a combination of the colors White, Red and Green. To make your home attractive you can also decorate your Christmas tree and crib with a combination of Red and Green.
Christmas cards & greetings: Spread loads of Christmas cheer by sending Christmas cards & greetings. With improvement in technology and online greetings, you can send animated cards or musical e-cards to your friends and family. It also enables you to schedule the date and time of when the card should be delivered. Children are much excited to receive Christmas cards & greetings. You can also plan to make your own Christmas cards by making a simple tree card, Christmas craft or even eco-friendly Christmas cards etc.
Christmas craft for kids: Christmas for kids does not necessarily have to be a fun holiday season when they get gifts and sweets, but also a time to do some learning. You can come up with innovative paper craft ideas like Christmas Santa Card, drawing or paintings, Wreath, Snowman craft, Christmas banner etc. which will be fun for the kids as well as learning. Remember, Christmas is a important season for family bonding.
Christmas Crib: Christmas Crib is an imaginative portrayal of the birth of Jesus. Traditionally, a Crib is set up at a Church or a community center. However, that does not stop you from having your own personalized Crib at your home. After all, home is where god is!
To make a Christmas Crib is very simple. You can choose to make a small, simple crib or let your creative juices flow and come up with a Crib that will leave your guests awe struck. Whatever many be the case, the essentials for a Crib like infant Jesus, Maria, animals etc and even fancy readymade Cribs are available in the market or shopping malls. You can adorn them with ornamental lights and make it a focal point in your home decoration.
Christmas Tree Decoration & The Star: Christmas tree is one of the important attractions for Christmas. Traditionally, an evergreen coniferous tree was decorated with Christmas lights, candles, ornaments, garlands etc. Today, artificial Christmas Trees are available which look exactly like the real ones. Before you buy a Christmas Tree, you need to consider your budget, size of tree, size of room, ornaments or garlands, decoration lights etc. You can enhance its beauty with a personal touch like hanging stars, Christmas bells, homemade ornaments etc.
A Christmas star also known as “Star of Bethlehem” is another attraction for Christmas celebrations. Traditionally, in the hope of receiving treats kids carried a star shaped figure from house to house and sang Christmas carols. The Christmas star symbolizes hope for reaching above oneself. Today, you can get Christmas Stars in various shapes, sizes and designs.
Christmas cake: Christmas celebrations are incomplete without a Christmas cake. On Christmas Eve, traditionally Rich fruit Cakes or Plum Cakes are distributed in churches and homes between friends, family and neighbors. Today, varieties of Cakes are available during Christmas and some bakers even prepare models out of cakes such as models of houses, Christmas tree or of Santa Claus.
Christmas candles: Christmas candles play a vital role in home decoration and Christmas Tree decoration. Candles in colors of Red, Green, Blue and White are used for Christmas decorations. You can buy candles of different size and shapes to decorate your home. Even scented candles are available in the market that could give your home that much needed aroma.
Christmas Santa Claus: For kids, Christmas is time for a lot of gifts, sweets and Santa Claus. If you are planning a party or get-together, ensure Children are entertained by their favorite Christmas character, Santa Claus. Today, people hire professionals who dress up as Santa Claus to entertain kids.
Christmas Party: It is time to party, merrymaking and having fun. Christmas parties and get-togethers are arranged by one and all at their homes. Some can be a close family affair or a Christmas bash, whatever may be the case, inviting your near and dear is very important, after all, what is a party without a crowd.
The next check for a party is to ensure your home is all decorated, set and ready to welcome guests this Christmas. Arrange for some party games and make sure there are adequate cakes, food and beverages for all the guests. The primary motive for the party is to have fun and spend some quality time with your loved ones, so make sure every aspect of your party arrangement is well organized, nevertheless, keeping your guests happy and smiling is the prime focus all the way.
Hope these pointers be of assistance to you in having a Christmas, filled with fun and entertainment. “Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year”
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