Maura Brunt ‘27
EE Staff Writer
Now that winter break is upon us, and we are in the heart of the season, many people around town have expressed their joy and happiness through decorating! There are many different kinds of items to use to decorate: ranging from simple homemade ornaments to having full inflatable figures in your yard!
If you are looking to have small decorations, one thing many people like to do is buy or make ornaments. Whether or not you have a tree to hang them on, ornaments are a nice way to bring the holiday season to your house. Ornaments can also be put in bowls or be hung from ceilings. If you are looking to make your own ornaments, you can buy materials at Micheals or other stores, like ball or wooden ornaments, and buy art supplies to add your own personal touch. Ornaments can be a great way to decorate because there are so many different kinds, so they can fit any aesthetic or vibe you are going for. In addition, some people get special ornaments with photos printed on them- so they can also hold valuable memories and significance.
Some people go for more traditional and minimalistic look –which is another great way to subtly showcase your spirits. If this feels more like your style, there are still many ways you can decorate! One way to achieve this style is to place candles by your window. You can find battery operated candles at many nearby stores and set timers on them so they give your house a nice glow during the night. In addition, by adding a simple wreath on your front door, your house can feel a lot more festive. Other ways to decorate include having garlands on your shelving, and having the infamous holiday tree.
One of my favorite ways to decorate for the winter season is to make homemade snowflakes and hang them up around my house. To do this, you need to get pieces of paper and fold them over a few times and cut patterns into them. If you want them to look a certain way, or reflect a more traditional and fancy snowflake, there are many videos and ideas online that are easy to follow. These can be an interesting way to decorate due to the uniqueness and personal touch each snowflake can have.
If you are not into decorating for yourself, but still like to see the bright trees and decorations, there are many opportunities to do so in and near our town! One road that always decorates all out in Trumbull is Sterling Road, which is called ‘Santa’s runway’ during this time of the year. Currently, many of the houses on this street have many of the previously mentioned decorations out for display for visitors to drive down and see. This is a nice way to get into the holiday spirit as it doesn’t require as much effort or money, although they do accept donations. Another place to see many holiday decorations is by visiting ‘Wonderland at Roseville’, which is a house on 226 Roseville Terrace, in Fairfield. If you visit this house, you can walk through their front and back yard to see the thousands of lights and items they have.
Decorating is a great way to have fun during the holiday season. Due to all the options and different kinds of decorations people can have, it leads the way for traditions and adds personalities to each home. Whether you want to decorate to the extreme or just like driving by other people’s houses to experience the joy, getting to see the decorations can be a beautiful and wonderful experience.
Featured image courtesy Wonderland at Roseville Yelp page.