Nothing brings out cheer more than putting up decorations for the holiday season. Even if we don’t get snow in the Philippines, the Christmas spirit stays alive through how we decorate our homes in anticipation of the beloved holiday. As early as September, we start to see Christmas lights adorning the outdoors and parols hanging around. If you have yet to put up your decor, we’ve come up with a simple guide on how to spruce things up and give your home some holiday cheer.

Picking the perfect tree
Acting as the centerpiece of holiday decor is often the Christmas tree. In Western countries, purchasing live trees for the holiday season has become a common practice. Here, the more common option is to use artificial Christmas trees that can be put in storage afterward to be reused the next year. Either could work for your home so long as you pick the right tree size depending on how big your living space is. Since the tree will serve as the focal point, it’s best to adorn it with colorful accessories to hang on its branches and bright lights to give it a lively look at night.

Tablescapes and centerpieces
Elevate your holiday meals by creating a stunning tablescape. Make use of Christmas-themed plates, napkins, and coasters to amplify your living space’s holiday spirit. You can also incorporate natural elements by using pinecones and grassy garlands on the table. A candle arrangement or a bowl of seasonal fruits used as a centerpiece can tie everything together.

Balloons for days
Balloons bring an infectious joy to any occasion. From its vibrant colors to its bouncy nature, they are sure to add holiday cheer to your living space. Pick out balloons of candy canes, Santa Claus, and reindeer for some holiday fun. You can have them taped up to your walls or just have them floating around by your ceiling.

Baked goods for Santa and guests
How about livening up your living space by preparing some baked goods for Santa Claus? You can never go wrong with making a plate of warm cookies and leaving it out for grabs whenever guests are around. If you’re willing to go the extra mile, why not make some gingerbread men and a gingerbread house?

Warm drinks for comfort
Following our last tip, why not pair those baked goods with a nice mug of hot cocoa? It’s always nice to have a few mugs lying around to serve out hot drinks during the cool season. Just imagining sipping on a mug of hot cocoa while keeping warm with friends under a thick blanket in the living room is enough to send anyone to a cozy state of mind.

However you decide to spruce up your home with holiday cheer, consider giving the new Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s store in Glorietta 5 a visit for all your festive needs. The Danish variety store has several holiday-themed knick knacks that can give your living space a joyous atmosphere. As a bonus, they’re also focused on keeping their products environmentally sustainable. “We’re extremely oriented toward sustainability in everything we do,” shares Flying Tiger Copenhagen CEO Martin Jermiin. Jermiin also shares how they work on finding new, fun, quirky ways to deliver products that promote “social ways of coming together.” It’s certainly in line with the holiday theme of togetherness and being close to friends and family.