Looking to Buy for a Newly Married Couple?

Choose Christmas Decorations or Ornaments as Gifts for Newlyweds

Dec 11, 2008 Genna Cockerham

Make Christmas special for newlyweds by selecting Christmas ornaments and decorations for their new home.

The first few holidays together as newlyweds can be a special time, but it can also mean a bare Christmas tree and few Christmas decorations. Add to the new couple’s celebration by giving the gift of Christmas ornaments and decorations.

Choose Decorations for Christmas

When choosing decorations for newlyweds, consider what type of living arrangements they have. If they live in an apartment, for example, large indoor and outdoor decorations may have no place. Even if they have a large house, it may be better to select a decoration that can fit on a tabletop or a mantel. Smaller decorations are easy to pack, store and move.

Be Tactful with Christmas Gifts

Be sure to use tact when selecting decorations. Only purchase large, light-up or musical decorations if you know the couple likes them. Also be cautious when choosing religious items. The couple may be blending two religions in their new marriage, so unless they are known intimately, choose more subtle gifts.

Give New Ornaments to Couples

For those looking to buy for newlyweds at Christmas, ornaments can be a gift that adds to the holiday celebration and celebrates their unique oneness. There are many ornaments to choose from so there is little chance they will get the same gift from other people. Even if duplicates are purchased, they can still be used.

Make Christmas Ornaments Special

Avoid the commercial “Our First Christmas Together” ornaments and instead look for ornaments with their favorite animal as a couple, a house that resembles where they live, the church where they were married or a symbol or color from their wedding. Boxes of hand-blown ornaments can also make a lovely gift at a time when the newlyweds may be focusing on buying lots of ball ornaments to fill space on the tree.

Ask if the Couple Has a Theme

One popular trend for Christmas decorating is to have a theme or color scheme for the tree. Ask the couple if they are doing a theme and if they would like items to add to the Christmas tree. For example, some people collect gingerbread or snowflake ornaments and can never have enough. Other people may have a lifetime of gingerbread ornaments and be tired of the same theme. Theme ornaments can make a great gift for couples who have been married longer as it is possible to be on the lookout for ornaments year round and when traveling.

Don’t Overlook Basic Xmas Ornaments

Adding a few boxes of Christmas balls to the gift can be a great way to help a couple establish their Christmas traditions. Make sure the boxes are in good condition as these ornaments will be used for years. Write a personal message inside the lid of the box to be cherished long after the first few Christmases are over.

Newlyweds who are establishing a home and new holiday traditions may enjoy receiving Christmas decorations or ornaments for their new home. Be tactful when selecting gifts and look for ornaments and decorations that celebrate the couple’s own unique qualities.

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Dec 11, 2008 6:22 AM
Maija Haavisto :
I can't help it, but this article makes me think of ancient times, when people only moved out from their parents' place when they got married. Instead of "bare Christmas trees", these days 99% of people already have _way_ too much stuff on just about every front.

I also think that Christmas ornaments are pretty much the most awful present you can give anyone, but obviously, YMMV.
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