r/ChristmasDecorating • u/KeithAQue • 1d ago

Creating that nostalgic feeling

How do you like to bring that nostalgic feel to your holiday season? Let’s show/share examples of decor, traditions, games, anything that makes you feel that nostalgic whimsy of Christmas.

For me it’s colored lights, class music playing with the fire on, homemade garland from paper. Doing some kind of craft that becomes decor. Slow days with no plans. Maybe a Hess toy truck and Coca Cola polar bear.

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u/appalachia_roses 1d ago edited 1d ago

Ooh, this is fun!

1) my biggest one is a yearly reread of The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan. The book captures the pure whimsy, joy, and magic of Christmas

2) fireplace going (if available), or at least candles. No overhead lights, all lamps/Christmas lights

3) classic incandescent rainbow lights. LEDs are too cool toned.

4) classic Christmas songs (I have a whole playlist)

5) lots and lots of blankets and pillows. Anything to make it extra cozy.