Take your holiday decorating to the next level by incorporating flags in your holiday display. Flags are versatile and will add a touch of uniqueness to your holiday celebration. From outdoor displays to indoor embellishments, flags offer many decorative possibilities. Here are five creative ways to use flags in your Christmas decor.
1- Decorative Outdoor Decor
Line your walkway or driveway with decorative flags to make visitors feel welcome. Add a touch of Christmas by adding a garden flag to your yard or any outside planters for a festive look. Add fairy lights to help the flags stand out and make them visible at night. Have a household that believes in Santa or Father Christmas? Hang a flag to show him that your house is full of believers.
2- Flag Bunting
Trade in the garland that hangs over the mantel or down the staircase for a flag bunting instead. Gather solid-colored or decorative flags that match your decor and string them together. Use the bunting to showcase your mantel, hang it down your staircase, around your door, or anywhere you would hang the garland. Hang buntings in bedrooms to create a festive atmosphere. It will be a fun DIY project that will be an eye-catching decoration.
3- Centerpieces and Table Decorations
Add a special touch to your centerpieces and table decorations by adding flags. A festive flag will add a touch of color or interest to your centerpieces. For instance, if you are using greenery to decorate your table, add some small flags to give it a touch of color. Add flags to poinsettia and other holiday plants to get them an extra element of interest. Consider making place settings with the flags. After the holiday meal is over, guests can take their flag home as an extra little gift.
4- Tree Ornaments
Use small flags as tree ornaments. Attach the flags to branches using twine or ribbons. Scatter them among your usual ornaments for a festive display. If your tree is an American theme, a flag as a tree topper would be a fun addition
Another idea is to consider a Christmas around the world theme. Children, especially, will find this to be a fun activity. Learn about other countries’ Christmas traditions and place a flag on your tree to represent them.
5- Wreaths
Skip the traditional green wreath this year and create something that will stand out. A flag wreath would be a unique decoration that will have your home standing out among your neighbors. One way is to use a green wreath as a base and add flags of your choice. Another option is to purchase a styrofoam or wire base. Add some festive ribbons and your flags to make a one-of-a-kind wreath. Create additional wreaths to hang in your windows to complete the look.
Incorporating decorative flags into your Christmas decor is a fun way to add a unique festive flair to your home. From crafting buntings and wreaths to welcoming Santa with a big flag, your home will become a warm and cheerful place. Add decorative flags to your decor to begin new traditions and create lasting memories.