CHRISTMAS brings about joy and excitement and as the year draws closer to the end of December, ideas of Christmas parties, Christmas outfits and Christmas food is tossed around with the aim of becoming a reality.
November is normally the time in which parents are planning on taking their family for Christmas, finalising travel arrangements (for those going on a family holiday together for Christmas), listing down new household items to buy and family get-togethers to only name a few.
This year people should be reminded of the main reason behind Christmas and why we celebrate it so that it brings about the true traditions of Christmas.
Christmas signifies the birth of Jesus Christ and millions of Christians and non-Christians around the world take the time to reflect on love and hope.
To bring out the true meaning of Christmas we will look into some do-it-yourself (DIY) Christmas decorations that families can do together, just to build that strong bond weeks before Christmas.
Having a home decorated with Christmas decorations made with love from each family member sends out a stronger Christmas message than anything else.
Thinking of having a massive colourful wreath on the front door to welcome family, friends and guests home, according to the Reader’s Digest website www.rd.com a bow wreath is the easiest and cheapest way to go.
In order to get the perfect bow wreath look the website highlights that you will just need to hot glue bows (gift bows) of simple colours to a Styrofoam wreath and it would only take you about 20 minutes to complete with less money used.
Another beautiful decoration you can make with your family is the pretty pinecone ornaments.
According to www.rd.com to turn a simple pine cone into a pretty Christmas decoration you just need to dip the pine cones in gold paint (either partially or all the way) or use a mixture of water, glue and glitter for a sparkling effect.
Place on a side table or use them to fill baskets and bowls.
If you’re the type of person who cherishes every card given to you by a family member or friend, then this Christmas card idea is just for you. Website www.rd.com says you can turn your old Christmas cards into a work of art.
Attach a card front to a mat-board using spray mount, double-sided tape or rubber cement.
Trim to fit just a single card, or cover a large piece of mat-board with multiple cards and then decorate a doorway or tree.
If you have a nice garden with mini trees or even a pine tree, a few branches can give you an excellent mini Christmas tree look.
Paint dry branches from your yard, whether from green firs or bare deciduous trees make excellent DIY Christmas decorations when you spray with silver or gold paint.
Hang, or tuck in a vase to decorate an entryway or dining room and add ornaments to the branches for an instant Christmas tree.
