We first featured these classic Christmas village ideas in 1966, and they’re still popular today.
Christmas is a nostalgic time of year, and holiday decor can often invoke fond memories and sentimental feelings.
The age-old Christmas Village tradition initially began as nativity scenes illustrating the Christmas story.
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Deck your halls with Christmas nostalgia this year with a magical winter village scene.
These are our favorite Christmas village ideas, ranging from modern to classic to nontraditional.
Flickering battery-operated candles, faux snow, and some miniature fir trees bring this mantel display to life.
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To get your hands on the real deal, head to thrift stores or scour the web forvintage finds.
Cut them into house-like shapes in various sizes and decorate them using a white pen or paper cutouts.
This cardboard Christmas village blends seamlessly into this neutralrustic farmhouse decor.
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Anchor the houses on a bed of pine foliage and crown them with a simple evergreen wreath.
Adorn your creations with your favorite sweet treats and surround them with greengingerbread treesand cookie-cutter woodland wildlife.
Cluster them on a coffee table or make them the centerpiece of your dining table.
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Place your Christmas village on your mantel or display it in a bay window for the neighbors to admire.
You could even use it as a centerpiece on your kitchen table.
Then store your decor in a cool, dry place to prevent damage from heat and moisture.
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You could also cover cardboard with fake snow or spray paint it white.
Lay down a small frameless mirror to mimic a pond or skating rink.
Credit: Jay Wilde
