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Nostalgic Christmas, a magical time:

What makes Christmas so nostalgic? Perhaps it is the scent of fir greenery, steaming baked apples, and sweet butter cookies that brings back memories of wonderful Christmas celebrations. Maybe it is also the atmospheric candlelight sparkling in the living room when darkness falls outside - or the cozy fire crackling in the fireplace, driving away the winter cold.

Nostalgia - a feeling of longing and comfort

Nostalgia and Christmas go together like mulled wine and Christmas markets. By definition, nostalgia is an emotion of indefinite longing that makes us think back to the past, which we perceive as extremely positive - for example, the romanticized idea of a certain era or our own childhood. In other words: nostalgia evokes a warm feeling in our stomach, delights us, and creates comfort. Christmas is therefore perfectly suited to enjoy nostalgic feelings.

How to create a nostalgic Advent season

Experience the Advent season consciously nostalgic this year. For this, you can ask yourself what Christmas things make your heart beat faster. These can be traditions and customs from your childhood, but also small things that remind you of contemplative Christmases in long-past times. A good example here is Advent decorations with nostalgic Christmas motifs. Rocking horses, nutcrackers, and Christmas cards in Victorian vintage style take you back to a time when the festival of festivals had its own special magic. You can also decorate your Christmas tree nostalgically this year. For this, adorn it with extraordinary vintage-style Christmas baubles and use traditional decorations like small apples, nuts, or cookies.

Besides Christmas decorations that appear nostalgic, you can also establish small Christmas rituals in your Advent season.

Baking grandma's cookies - memories come alive

To make the 1st Advent nostalgic, you could take on an old recipe for Christmas cookies - perhaps one you know from your grandma. Light candles in your kitchen and consciously enjoy the baking. A cozy Christmas feeling sets in at the latest when the cookies bake in the oven and the scent fills the kitchen.

Old Christmas songs put you in a festive mood

Enjoy the 2nd Advent nostalgically with atmospheric Christmas music. Remember your childhood. Surely there are songs you liked as a child that put you in a Christmas mood. With a cup of tea or homemade mulled wine, you can savor this nostalgic moment. Let your Christmas creativity run free - besides nostalgic cardboard Advent calendars, there are many ways to make the contemplative time of year especially atmospheric.