As Christmas approaches, we are getting ready to decorate our entire house, creating an enchanted atmosphere. It's time to illuminate our homes with warm lights, feel the magic in the air, and, of course, prepare our Christmas table for unforgettable moments. In this festive spirit, let's delve into homemade ideas and table decorations that add a personal touch to this season of joy and conviviality.

What to put on the Christmas table?

Before thinking about Christmas decorations that will complement the table setting, it's essential to know how to set the table and what should be present. A Christmas table should stand out from the everyday; it should be neat and full of details.

What should not be missing on the Christmas table

A Christmas table should include some essential details:

• Tablecloth and cloth napkins. For Christmas Eve, a beautiful fabric tablecloth, preferably with a table runner, is a must. Napkins should also be cloth;
• Festive plates and coasters. It might be an opportunity to use your most complete and beautiful dinner service!;
• Various decorations, including the centerpiece, place cards, and napkin rings. Decorations can be purchased, but don't forget they are even more beautiful if made with garlands, pinecones, dried fruits, pieces of wood, leaves, and Christmas stars.

Colors to decorate the Christmas table

To embellish the Christmas table, beyond the choice of iconic elements of the season like candles, Christmas stars, holly, dried fruits, and pinecones, the real distinction lies in the selection of colors.

Pairing Christmas table colors tastefully and stylishly is essential for a perfect outcome. For those who want to remain traditional, the recommended colors are:

• Red
• Green
• Gold

If you want to be creative, there is no color you cannot use. From pink to azure, to the most unexpected shades, the important thing is that your table colors are festive and reflect the identity of your family or the people with whom you choose to spend the holidays.

Selecting colors for the Christmas table

Here are some tips for matching Christmas colors to the table:

• Precious white fabric tablecloth with a green centerpiece with red candles, golden coasters, and white plates with a golden border. Small details like pinecones as place cards and wine glasses adorned with a golden rim;
• Red fabric tablecloth enhanced with a rustic centerpiece made of wood, chestnuts, pinecones, with long green candles. Golden coasters and white plates. As a detail, use red glasses with golden motifs;
• Forest green fabric tablecloth, entirely golden centerpiece, perhaps a beautiful fir branch picked from the forest, decorated with golden balls. Red coasters, white plates, napkin rings, and place cards made with pieces of wood painted in gold. Wine glasses with a golden rim complete the picture.

Homemade Christmas Table Decorations

Every family has many Christmas decorations accumulated over the years, some bought at a market, others received as gifts.

A pleasant alternative could be to use homemade decorations, possibly made during the school holidays with the family.

To make a Christmas decoration yourself, just find time for a beautiful walk in the forest and pick up what nature offers: sticks, berries, acorns, chestnuts, dry leaves, pinecones, fir branches...

Homemade Christmas Centerpiece: An Example

Small glass jars;

Dried fruits;

Wild berries;

Pine branches;

Sticks;

Golden or red ribbon.

Fill the glass jars with dried fruits (hazelnuts and walnuts), add a few red berries for color. Decorate the jars with your favorite color ribbon. Embed pine branches and sticks well into the jars. According to your preferences, you can color them with gold spray paint.

We hope these ideas and suggestions will help you prepare a memorable and charming Christmas table.

Happy holidays!