That Christmas Feeling
Christmas is a time of year that is filled with magic, wonder, and
especially nostalgia. For most people, it’s not just a season or
holiday, it’s a feeling that is nearly indescribable. The Danish have
a perfect word that embodies this feeling, “hygge.” It’s the feeling
of warmth and coziness that comes to mind when you think of
Christmas, no matter the time of year. A feeling that overcomes you
as each year draws to an end and you begin to decorate your home
and Christmas tree with bits and baubles while sipping hot cocoa
and singing Christmas carols that have been sung for generations.
This feeling of comfort and joy is just what we wanted to evoke with
these beautiful Cherished Christmas Moments. Each of the 5 tile
scenes shows a special Christmas moment in Victorian times. Take a
step back in time and experience a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh on
a winter’s day, or look upon the Star of Bethlehem with two Victorian
children as they wait for Santa Claus. These tile scenes celebrate the
era that gave us so many Christmas traditions that we still practice
today. Decorating the tree with tinsel, lights, and bits and baubles,
then topping it off with a beautiful tree topper can be attributed
to Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. Christmas
carols were a tradition that was revived and made popular by the
Victorians, and the Christmas feast of a roast turkey became a staple
on the Christmas feast menu. Even that act of gift giving is thanks
to the Victorians, who moved the tradition from the start of the New
Year to Christmas day!
Decorate your home this Christmas with five delicately detailed
tile scenes that will go perfectly alongside your glistening tree, the
warm candlelight, and the garland and greenery that decorates
mantles and surfaces throughout your home. Each scene would look
beautiful placed above a hearth, fixed on a wall in the living room, or
above the bed. As the Christmas season draws nearer, fill your home
with holiday cheer and that warm hygge feeling, and don’t forget to
cherish every moment!
Annie Doar
Anita Goodesign, Inc
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