Nostalgic Christmas enchants us

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

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 us, delights us, and creates comfort. Therefore, Christmas is perfectly suited to enjoy nostalgic moments.

This is how to create a nostalgic Advent season

Experience the Advent season this year with a consciously nostalgic touch. To do this, you can ask yourself what festive things make your heart race. These can be traditions and customs from your childhood, but also small things that remind you of reflective Christmases from long ago. A good example is Advent decorations with nostalgic Christmas motifs. Rocking horses, nutcrackers, and Christmas cards in Victorian vintage style transport you to a time when the festival of festivals had its own unique magic. You can also decorate your Christmas tree nostalgically this year. For this, adorn it with extraordinary vintage-style Christmas ornaments and use traditional decorations like small apples, nuts, or cookies.

"In addition to Christmas decorations that have a nostalgic feel, you can also establish small Christmas rituals during your Advent season."

Baking Grandma's cookies - memories come alive

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

Old Christmas carols put you in a festive mood.

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