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Christmas is one of the most highly anticipated holidays, bringing unprecedented levels of joy and excitement across the world. A sure way to get you and your family into the Christmas spirit is some great decor, and we have a few tips and suggestions for you.
Unlike in the United States and other countries in the northern hemisphere, Christmas in South Africa falls in the middle of summer, which means everything looks different from what we’re all used to seeing on TV and in the media. This includes the clothes people wear and the activities that are readily available.
One of the most important things to set the Christmas mood, however, is ensuring that you have the right decor that elevates your home while remaining true to your personal style. Most importantly, your Christmas decor should also reflect your culture and traditions, as we’re so used to seeing Westernised practices as far as Christmas is concerned.
Here is a list of ideas to incorporate into your home to make sure that it’s giving Christmas in all the right ways:
Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers are an integral part of an authentic South African Christmas, and if you want something exciting for people of all ages, then you need to add this item to your basket.
DIY Art
For families with kids, this is an exciting way to help the little ones feel involved in the process a little bit more. Luckily for parents, the bundles of joy get to make fun Christmas-inspired art projects during the last stretch of school so chances are you will not need any of those as they will be readily available.
Flowers and Foliage
As stated, Christmas falls during peak summertime in South Africa, which means the birds, bees and flowers are constantly blooming. Instead of looking at the flowers outside or in the garden, you can creatively use these to spruce up your home
Christmas Tree
Although it might seem cliche and contrary to popular belief of Christmas trees being a Western thing, nothing says ‘Mzansi Christmas’ like a good Christmas tree. The exciting part about getting a tree is that everything is an experience, from picking the tree all the way to deciding the different ornaments that will hang on display for all to see.
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