Today is the day: I finally get to put up some of my trusted Christmas decorations! So many years have passed with my old ones; I am a firm believer that the things I buy should be used for as long as they are functional — it is simply common sense and a step towards a more sustainable life. And it does not require any specific knowledge to do!
Sadly, one of my Christmas star lamp’s surface papers had torn during storage this year. I am still considering replacing the paper myself, but I am not at all confident in my skills. I have already got replacement paper, though, so we will see how it goes!
Below I have listed some of the common decoration solutions I find practical and pleasing at home.
| Candles | Candles are the first decoration to be taken out. I usually start burning them at the end of October and continue until the darkness begins to ease up. |
| Lamps | It is very dark near Christmas time here, so Christmas lights are a must. I try to make full use of my existing ones and only get as many new ones as I can actually use. |
| Textiles | I like to change the tablecloth on the kitchen table seasonally. Once again, I use my existing ones for as long as they remain in good condition. |
| Other | Sweets arranged nicely in a basket and a gingerbread house are common Christmas decorations in my apartment, depending on the year. |
| Plants | I tend to get two or three Christmas flowers per year. They usually continue to thrive long into spring, so they remain a lovely decoration even after the holidays. |
| Christmas tree | I would love a real spruce, but I own a plastic one, so I will use that until it breaks. It is beautiful, but nothing beats the real one’s scent in the house. |
In addition to decorating my home, the city I live in also has plenty of Christmas markets and festive displays. I took a short visit after work to see them for myself, and once again I was impressed. Even though we have had very little snow this winter, the festive mood was definitely already there!
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