Christmas is the most awaited festival that everyone around the world loves. It is the time of the year when families meet, eat and greet.
With the excitement of Christmas, each one of us decorates our homes, offices, and stores with a Christmas touch, which makes this festival warmer and pleasant, creating the ideal environment to be with the people you love. Each of the objects that we place in our house represents a tradition and have different meanings, know them:
The crown is usually placed in the main door of the house; the base is usually made of branches and decorated with colourful fabrics, flowers, fruits, pine cones, mistletoe, etc. The Christmas wreath has two meanings based on its dominant colours: the green of the branches, which represents light and life and the red of the ornaments symbolises protection. Because of its circular, endless shape, it is a sign of eternal life.
Christmas Star
The stars that can be placed in different places, symbolise hope and light to open new paths in life.
Candles At Christmas
In ancient times, candles were used to ward off evil spirits; currently, lighting a candle is a way to thank life, and wish that next year is better than the one that ends, the coloured candles represent different desires: yellow money and work; red love; blue tranquillity; green hope, finally the white peace and tranquillity. Traditionally all candles are lit the last day of the year to thank and ask for our wishes for the one that begins. Also, remember that Christmas Flower Arrangements goes along with candles. They look perfect together.
Mistletoe At Christmas
The mistletoe is one of the oldest elements, its tradition goes back to Celtic priests, Druids, for them it was a plant magic they used as protection against disease as well as helps female fertility; they considered it a universal medicine. In Italy, it is known as the plant of love; this belief is maintained to this day, with the tradition of a kiss under the mistletoe.
Christmas Spheres
In most Christmas trees there are spheres of various colours, with bright designs, different textures, some with light and other transparent with different objects inside. It is said that they represent the apples that hang from the oak, which are a symbol of the abundance and return of the spirits of Nature and the fertility of the Earth.
Christmas Bells
The bells hanging decorating any corner of the house, represents the joy of the arrival of Christmas. Formerly it was said that they were used to scaring away evil spirits, but today, their Christmas ringing is cause for joy, and they are played at Christmas dinner.
Pinecones At Christmas
The pinecones, their small parts together, symbolise the bond we share with the family. They are also a sign of hope and represent immortality.
The best thing that you can do is to hire professionals who know how to decorate your home in the most beautiful way. They will give your home a unique touch, according to the size and style of your home, it will undoubtedly be beautiful! And your guests will be fascinated with the decoration. Also, you can consult the Christmas catalogue that RB Floral Design offers for the holiday season. Contact them!
