Creating a Magical
Family Christmas
Christmas decorating tips and fun ideas for the whole
family
It’s Christmas Time
The tree is up, scents of home-made cookies fill the house, lights are twinkling
and everyone is in good spirits… Christmas has arrived.
Christmas is such a special time of year, even with all the rush of the busy
season, last minute shopping and so much to do, it’s definitely a magical time.
We’ve put together some Christmas fun and decorating ideas and tips to help fill
your home with the magic of Christmas. You’ll find old-fashioned Christmas
decorating ideas, rustic décor, and special fun and treats for the kids… after all
Christmas is really for the kids isn’t it ;-)
Many of us can’t help but to feel like big kids ourselves during this time of year,
playing in the snow, being mesmerized by all the holiday lights and that feeling in
the air as though something special is about to happen… Christmas truly is a
magical time.
We hope your home is filled with warmth and happiness this Christmas.
An Old-Fashioned, Casual Christmas
Feel
This is the type of Christmas that reminds you of a different era, times when
families gathered around to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and the holiday
season.
This type of Christmas isn’t pretentious or about everything being “just right”; it’s
pared down with home-spun decorations, a mix and match feel and all about
filling your home with a welcoming, homey feel.
An old-fashioned Christmas is perfect when you have kids and will create many
lasting memories.
Decorating the Tree
“It’s not a bad little tree, really,” Linus said. He wrapped his blanket around its
base. “It just needs a little love.” A Charlie Brown Christmas
Hopefully you won’t have to work your magic on a scrawny little tree like the
Peanuts gang. We suggest finding the biggest tree (real of course) you can get
your hands on. Dress it in old-fashioned, home-made decorations and gingham
ribbons.
When it comes to creating a traditional, old-fashioned Christmas tr