How to decorate the door for the holidays?

Beautifully decorated front door, as well as those inside the apartment will make you feel the holiday atmosphere from the threshold. What decorations can be hung and how to do it so as not to damage the door?

The tradition of decorating homes dates back to ancient times. Before the appearance of the Christmas tree (the end of the 19th century), in Polish chambers, an under-the-carpet (a spruce or fir branch decorated with gifts of the forest) was hung from the ceiling. In turn, fir or spruce branches were stuck in the corners of the apartment – this was supposed to bring peace and good luck to the house and its inhabitants.

In some areas, especially in the east, a decorated sheaf of oats or wheat was also placed in the corner, which was referred to as a diduch – it was believed to be a caring spirit that would protect the inhabitants and ensure that the house never ran out of bread. The current way of decorating homes is an influence mainly from the United States.

Decorations for the front door – garlands and wreaths

Among the most popular Christmas decorations are garlands and wreaths hung on doors. Decorate a garland of live green branches with dried orange slices, small baubles, pinecones and the obligatory bow. You can hang it on hooks attached with double-sided tape or hang it on fishing line. You can also buy special door hangers on the Internet, which do not interfere with the door structure and do not block the closing. Do not hammer anything – steel and wooden doors can be permanently damaged, so it is not worth interfering with their construction.

Garlands on the front door

Garlands of twigs and lights also look beautiful on the door. You can also use pinecones and baubles to make them. Garlands can be wrapped around the doorframe or hung only on the top of it.

Christmas lights – how to hang them on the front door?

Light symbolizes the spiritual side of life and is an important part of Christmas. The front door can be decorated with Christmas tree lights – twinkling in the evening, they will make the threshold of the house the most attractive element of home decoration. The most convenient will be battery-operated led lights – when hanging them by the outside door, there will be no problem with cable and access to a contact.

Christmas decorations on exterior doors

Popular are all kinds of pictures, thematically related to the holidays, which we stick on the door. They can be made by children. What can it include in the illustration? Among the most popular motifs are the star of Bethlehem, a tasteful bow in Christmas colors (red, green, gold), an angel, or snowflakes and baubles. We can make a decoration on the door from felt. This material looks nice as a felt green Christmas tree. You only need double-sided tape to attach them to the door.