Christmas Tree Themes and Decorating Ideas

Snow Christmas Tree Theme

White Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

• Blue and white lights with clear glass icicles.
• A white tree with tinsel draping off the branches looks like a snow-covered tree in the forest (or spray snow in a can).
• Snowflakes, Snowmen, Snowballs - things you can make from snow.
• Winter activity ornaments such as sledding, skiing, snowboarding.

Gingerbread Christmas Tree Theme

Festive and Fun Christmas Tree Decorations

• Gingerbread Men, Women, and Children ornaments.
• Gumdrop garland.
• Multi-colored lights.
• Cookie cutters hanging on branches.

Candy Cane Christmas Tree Theme

Classic Striped Christmas Ornaments

• Candy canes and peppermint ornaments.
• Red glass ball ornaments.
• Red & white lights.
• Striped ribbon garland.

Victorian Christmas Tree Theme

A Very Victorian Christmas from the Past

• Lace or thick floral ribbon draping from sides of tree.
• Single colored lights.
• Vintage ornaments.
• Roses on branches, hearts, gold & silver accents.
• Victorian postcards for ornaments or in mini hanging frames.

Grapes & Wine - Christmas Tree Theme

Wine Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

• Floral Grapevine garland, or lighted grapes strand.
• Purple or red lights to enhance the wine colors.
• Wine bottles, glasses, and grape bunch ornaments.
• Plain glass ball ornaments in between - so your intricate ornaments won't be drowned with other patterned styles.

Artistic Christmas Tree Theme

Creative Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

• Mask ornaments.
• Sheet music scrolls tied with a ribbon.
• Music instruments.
• Art supply ornaments.

Rustic Christmas Tree Theme

Christmas Tree Decorations Straight from the Forest

• Glittered pine cones and leaves.
• White lights.
• Evergreen garland, plaid ribbons.
• Deer, bird, forest life ornaments.

Traditional Christmas Tree Theme

Timeless Christmas Ornaments

• String popcorn and cranberries for garland.
• Include vintage and handmade ornaments.
• Red and white lights, or mini candle light strands.
• Angel or Star tree topper.

Cocktail Party Christmas Tree Theme

• Drink and bar ware ornaments.
• Small versions of recipes to share with guests - roll up and offer as favors.o
• Ice cube ornaments/garland.
• Mini cocktail umbrellas to place on branches.

Popular Character Christmas Tree Theme

Tigger, Pooh, Batman, Spongebob, Pirates Ornaments

• Disney, Nickelodeon, Action Heroes, Winnie-the-Pooh, etc. for ornaments. Share the holiday with your favorite characters.
• Multi-colored lights for a fun look.
• Great fun for toddlers (tree full of toys). :-)

Movie Christmas Tree Theme

• Popular characters from favorite past or current movie titles - Indiana Jones, Star Wars, The Dark Knight.
• Use white rope lights to look like the aisle of a movie theater.
• String the popcorn, but please don't add butter... :-(

Fun at the North Pole Christmas Tree Theme

• Red, white, or multi-colored lights.
• Santa, Reindeer, Elves, Gifts, and Toys ornaments.

Nightmare Before Christmas Tree Theme

Nightmare Before Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

• Black and purple ball ornaments - paint/glitter stripes, patterns, characters on the ornaments.
• Nightmare before Christmas ornaments.
• Jack Skull lights as garland.
• Purple Lights.
• Jack and Sally tree topper.

Gothic Skulls Christmas Tree Theme

Morbidly Gothic Christmas Tree Decorations

• String skull beads and cranberries for use as garland - maybe on a black christmas tree?
• Red or Purple lights and ball ornaments.
• Skull tree topper (we use a lighted one from Halloween).
• Skulls, biker, roses, flames, bats, Gothic ornaments.

Magical Christmas Tree Theme

Fairy Christmas Tree Ornaments

• Fairies, wands, crystal, "pixie dust" pendant ornaments.
• Silver tinsel.
• Glitter ball ornaments.
• Sparkling ribbon.

Asian / Oriental Christmas Tree Theme

Asian Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

• Red and white lights.
• Ornaments that reflect dragons, cranes, Eastern culture.
• Fold origami cranes out of foil and place them around the tree, resting on branches. Fortune cookies and iChing coins might be cute too...

Flirty Feather Christmas Tree Theme

Whimsical Fun Christmas Tree Ornaments

• White lights, if using colored feather ornaments.
• Feather boa garland.
• Single color of ball ornaments or clear glass accents.

(Hope you don't have cats! They're ALL toys...) ;-)

Twilight Christmas Tree Theme

Twilight Christmas Ornaments

• Red or blue lights.
• Chess pieces drilled as ornaments.
• Mini apple ornaments or garland.
• Glitter, crystal, sparkling hearts.

Pirates Christmas Tree Theme

Pirate Ships and the Open Sea

Peacock Tree Theme

• Blue and Green Light Strands.
• Blue and Green glass ball ornaments.
• Peacock feather accents.

Star Wars Christmas

Popular Star Wars Christmas Tree Ornaments...

Tech Geek Christmas Tree Theme

• 1's and 0's or letter keys from a computer keyboard strung for garland, anyone?
• Mini cell phones, laptops, game controller ornaments.
• Reuse your promotional toys, pens, business cards, and dead cds as ornaments.

Nostalgia Christmas Tree Theme

Toy ornaments and classic Christmas gifts

• Dolls, toys, books, games, movies from your own childhood.
• Multi-colored lights, because it's a fun theme.
• Check dollar stores for key chain versions of popular older games and turn them into ornaments.

Coffee & Chocolate Christmas Tree Theme

Simple Pleasures Coffee Christmas Ornaments

• Display life's sweet pleasures all season long...
• Mocha, Chocolate colored ball ornaments with accent color (I chose ice blue).
• Modern garland, such as ice crystals or shiny tinsel garland.
• Mini coffee cups, beans, espresso, etc. and chocolate bar ornaments.

Vintage Designs Christmas Tree Theme

Finials, filigree, skeleton keys, and intricate designs of architectural features incorporated on your Christmas tree. It's all about the little details...