Go beyond red and green this holiday season with a wintry blue.
Here are our favorite ideas for blue Christmas decorations.
It’s a softer choice, too, that pairs well with winter whites and silver.
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The Color Blue and Christmas
How did blue come to be associated with Christmas?
One reason is that the color is associated with the Virgin Mary and her blue robes.
At the time, Santa sometimes wore blue robes, not red ones.
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Blue Christmas Tabletop Decorations
This petite blue Christmas tree display exudes elegance.
Place a small blue spruce into a blue-and-white chinoiserie cachepot.
Finish the look with a velvet ribbon and gold tassels.
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Here, blue-and-white Christmas ornaments tie into blue ceramics and white woodwork throughout the home.
Feathery branches and silvery poinsettia blooms bring in a touch of glamour.
Blue-and-white Christmas-themed throw pillows tie it all together.
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Brightly Colored Christmas Decor
Aflocked Christmas treeallows the brightly colored Merry Christmas pendant garland to stand out.
Bright colors feel jolly and festive.
Blue Christmas ornaments sit happily alongside pink, yellow, and orange ones.
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Use colors that spark the spirit within you.
String together your own garland using yarn poms, painted wooden beads, and gold bells.
Paint ceramic houses in shades of cerulean blue.
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Paint bottle brush trees and wooden cones to create a colorful forest atop the mantle.
Bright paper lanterns create big visual impact.
Blue-and-green plaid ribbon runs through the trees, adding to the cozy feel of this living room.
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Plaid gift wrap topped with wide blue Christmas bows finish the look.
Blue Glassware
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Incorporate vintage blue glassware into your holiday tablescape this Christmas.
Colored glassware can be purchased secondhand for a low price.
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Organize sections of your shelves in specific colors, or go with a randomized look.
Make the trees at home with cardboard, paint, and glitter.
Blue-and-Red Place prefs
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Bring out the blue china for this year’s Christmas feast.
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Placegifts with blue bowsunder your tree or tie the bows directly onto your tree’s branches.
Try satin ribbon or velvet bows to add different textures to your blue Christmas decor.
Blue Bar Cart
Bar cartsare a fun and easy way to decorate for the holidays.
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To dress up your bar cart this Christmas season, add a miniature wreath with a blue velvet bow.
To take the look a step further, use coordinating blue glassware on the cart.
Icicle ornaments add to the wintry mix on this Christmas tree.
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Blue Christmas stockings hung above the fireplace complete the look.
Jewel Tone Christmas Decorations
Create a party atmosphere with Christmas decorations in bold jewel tones.
Bright red, green, purple, and blue Christmas decorations greet guests with energy.
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Tuck in golden and silvery Christmas trees to balance bright colors elsewhere.
Blue-and-White Christmas Place Setting
Cool colors create a serene scene forChristmas dinner.
The blue-and-white chinoiserie charger pops against the neutral sage tablecloth and dishware.
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A blue velvet ribbon holds the blue-and-white napkin in place.
Blue Christmas Stockings
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Light blue Christmas stockings set the tone throughout the house.
Soft blue Christmas decorations abound.
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Topiaries wrapped in turquoise burlap add a dose of blue to the mantle.
Drape aclassic evergreen garlandalong a railing or mantel.
Accent the display with blue velvet ribbon tied in large classic bows.
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Tie the packages with simple bows to keep the attention on the blue papers.
Accent the gifts with sprigs of fresh greenery and pinecones.
Mini Blue Christmas Tree
Bring the holiday magic into the bedroom with a miniature blue-and-white Christmas tree.
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Blue-and-white ornaments, pale blue ribbon, and a plush faux fur tree skirt dress it up.
Silver-and-Blue Christmas Tree
Lighten up the Christmas tree with simple metallic ribbons and ball ornaments.
A flocked tree feels cozy.
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Add multiple shades of blue ornaments in a variety of shapes.
Finish the display with simple wrapped gifts.
Blue Tabletop Tree
Greet guests with a jolly pop of color.
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Set this blue tabletop Christmas tree in your front entry.
Light blue accents and pastel Christmas decorations are a surprisingly delightful departure from traditional holiday color schemes.
Pair the tree with simple bottle brush trees and holiday figurines.
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Red-and-Blue Christmas Decorations
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Blend traditional holiday color schemes with cheeky pops of pink and blue.
The multi-color scheme repeats on the mantle with garland and in the Christmas tree ornaments.
A blue Christmas tree skirt and fireplace screen connects the holiday decor to the watery wall color.
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How Red and Green Became The Colors of Christmas.
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