4 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Christmas Tree this Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as families and friends come together to celebrate the holidays. We love that so many of our guests make Christmas Town an annual tradition, so we want to send you home with a few of our own traditions.
How do you decorate for Christmas? Dreaming of the beach or classic red and green? With a festive tree of family memories through the years or wintery décor that you can keep up through February?
Check out four of our favorite Christmas tree looks to inspire your holiday decorating, then visit Christmas Town to see over 2,500 lighted trees that are sure to get you in the spirit of the holiday season.
The Traditional Christmas Color Palette
If you're aiming for that classic Christmas look, then you'll want to stick with your traditional reds, greens and golds. White lights will help keep all of those gold elements shining bright.
![Traditional and classic red, green and gold of Christmas](/williamsburg/-/media/migrated-media/busch-gardens-williamsburg/blogs/2018/christmas-tree-decorating-theme-ideas/traditional-christmas-tree-theme.png)
What you'll need:
• White lights
• Gold ribbon
• Red & green ornaments
• Gold bow topper
• Red & green skirt
Coastal Christmas Decor
Wishing for warmer weather? Why not bring the sand and sun to you this holiday season. Choose blue and white lights for a twinkling water effect, then adorn your tree with various beach elements like seashell and starfish ornaments and a driftwood garland.
![Decorate your Christmas tree with a calming beach theme](/williamsburg/-/media/migrated-media/busch-gardens-williamsburg/blogs/2018/christmas-tree-decorating-theme-ideas/beach-christmas-tree-theme.png?version=1_201810080044)
What you'll need:
• White & blue lights
• Driftwood garlands
• Seashell ornaments
• Starfish topper
• Burlap skirt
A Winter Wonderland Theme
Dress your Christmas tree all in white for a whimsical wonderland. The white lights, silver ornaments and tinsel will bring out the snowy sparkle of winter.
![A whimsical winter theme for your Christmas tree](/williamsburg/-/media/migrated-media/busch-gardens-williamsburg/blogs/2018/christmas-tree-decorating-theme-ideas/whimsical-winter-christmas-tree-theme.png?version=1_201810080049)
What you'll need:
• White lights
• White tinsel
• Silver ornaments
• Light topper
• White cotton or tulle skirt
Fun Family Decorations
The holidays are all about being with those you love. Add a personal touch to your tree this year with decorations that remind you of fun memories.
![Add family memories to your Christmas tree](/williamsburg/-/media/migrated-media/busch-gardens-williamsburg/blogs/2018/christmas-tree-decorating-theme-ideas/family-memories-christmas-tree-theme.png?version=1_201810080044)
What you'll need:
• Colored lights
• Crafted garland
• Meaningful ornaments
• Santa hat topper
• Red & white skirt