Decorate Christmas with dried flowers this year! | Stylish floral interior

Christmas decorations bring warmth and color to our rooms during the cold winter season.
Instead of decorating with the same ornaments and trees every year, why not add "flowers" this year to create a uniquely stylish interior?
Highly recommended are dried flowers, which possess an unchanging beauty through time. The unique shabby texture and warmth of dried flowers are perfect for creating a natural and serene Christmas atmosphere.
This article thoroughly explains the appeal of decorating with dried flowers for Christmas, the meanings behind traditional decorations like swags and wreaths, and even recommends suitable flower materials.

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Let's decorate with dried flowers for Christmas

Why are dried flowers ideal for Christmas decorations?
We will explain their historical background and their appeal as interior decorations.

In the past, it was difficult to display fresh flowers in winter

Christmas falls during the coldest part of winter. In an era without electricity or heating, obtaining vibrant fresh flowers during this season was challenging and they were extremely precious.
For this reason, people have long decorated with branches of ever-green conifers (fir, cypress, etc.), non-fading fruits (pinecones, etc.), and dried flowers, which preserve their vitality, to express hope and eternal life that defies the freezing winter.
This traditional background is one of the reasons why dried flowers are suitable decorations for Christmas.

Dried flowers symbolize "eternity" and "immutability"

The greatest appeal of dried flowers is their "unfading beauty."
This immutability is strongly linked to the profound meanings of Christmas, such as "eternal life" and "the immutability of God's love."
Creating Christmas decorations with dried flowers goes beyond mere ornamentation; it conveys a message of wishing for eternal happiness.

Creates a natural and warm atmosphere

The subtle colors and textures unique to dried flowers bring a natural warmth to a space, different from the vibrancy of fresh flowers.
They pair exceptionally well with natural materials like wood and linen, making them perfect for creating a cozy, Nordic or antique-style Christmas atmosphere.
Their shabby chic aesthetic is popular as a stylish floral interior for adults.

If you're going to decorate with dried flowers, choose a "swag" or "wreath"

The typical styles for decorating with dried flowers at Christmas are "swags" and "wreaths." Knowing the meaning behind each will make decorating even more enjoyable.

What is the meaning of a swag?

A swag is a German word meaning "wall decoration." It is a bouquet-like arrangement of bundled flowers and leaves, hung as is.
In ancient Europe, swags were traditionally hung on doors and entrances to ward off evil and invite good fortune.
They can be displayed simply as they are, maximizing the natural beauty of dried flowers.

What is the meaning of a wreath?

A wreath is a circular decoration. This unbroken circular shape symbolizes "eternal life" and "the infinite nature of God's love."
Additionally, the circular form signifies "no end" and "cyclicality," also conveying hope for the new year and acting as a charm to ward off evil.
It is believed to bring happiness to the space where it is displayed throughout the Christmas season.

Dried flower materials perfect for Christmas

What kind of dried flowers are perfect for Christmas?
Here, we introduce seasonal flower materials.

Red flowers like roses and helichrysum

Red, the main color of Christmas, is an important color symbolizing "love," "passion," and "the blood of Christ" in Christianity.
Using red flower materials such as popular roses and charmingly papery helichrysum (strawflower) as accents instantly creates a festive Christmas splendor.

Shabby foliage like eucalyptus

Foliage plants like eucalyptus, tea tree, and leucadendron retain their beautiful form even when dried.
In particular, eucalyptus takes on a unique shabby color from dull green to silvery, making it an essential material for natural Christmas decorations using dried flowers.

Conifers like hiba and fir

Conifers (needle-leaved trees) like fir trees and hiba are the main actors in Christmas decorations, symbolizing eternal life.
Their process of gradually drying from a fresh state is also enjoyable, and their refreshing scent lasts, making them indispensable flower materials for the base of swags and wreaths.

Pinecones that evoke the spirit of Christmas

Pinecones are essential items for Christmas decorations, serving as symbols of abundance and hope.
Additionally, incorporating various dried fruits and berries such as cotton and the red berries of Smilax (Sankirai) can deeply evoke a sense of the season.

Cinnamon sticks and star anise are also recommended

To create a deeper Christmas atmosphere, we recommend adding spices like cinnamon sticks and star anise.
These not only serve as visual accents but also, with their subtle spicy fragrance, create a warm and festive Christmas ambiance.

Easy ornament making procedure

You can also enjoy dried flowers by dividing them into small pieces and using them as ornaments.

・Tie hemp string to dried orange slices or pinecones.
・Add a small dried helichrysum flower to a small conifer branch.

Simply hanging these on a tree will create a natural and stylish Christmas decoration. Please give it a try!

How to display a swag?

The way a dried flower swag is displayed also carries meaning.

Hanging it signifies "warding off evil"

The common way to display a swag is to hang the bouquet upside down.
This has historically been done with the meaning of warding off evil and bringing good fortune.
It embodies the wish to cast away the year's bad luck and welcome Christmas and the New Year with a refreshed spirit.

Displaying it like a bouquet "invites good fortune"

If you intentionally display a swag upright like a bouquet, it signifies "accumulating good fortune upwards."
The charm of dried flowers lies in being able to freely choose how to display them, emphasizing interior style.

Recommended display locations include living room walls

Swags have a three-dimensional quality and, when hung on a wall, can become a focal point of the interior.
Particularly recommended locations are the living room wall where families gather, or the inside of the entrance, where guests are first welcomed.
Choose a vertically long dried flower swag to match the size of the display area.

Display period: from the start of Advent until after the New Year

The approximately four weeks leading up to Christmas are called "Advent."
Starting to display a swag from the beginning of this period (late November to early December) will elevate your mood.
Since dried flowers last a long time, you can enjoy them as a floral interior not only on Christmas Day but also until after the New Year.

How to display a wreath?

A dried flower wreath carries a special meaning due to its shape.

Signifies "eternal life" and "the infinite nature of God's love"

The circular shape of a wreath symbolizes "eternal life" and "the infinite nature of God's love," as it has no beginning or end.
In ancient times, this circle held a strong wish for life to be continuous and unbroken.

Recommended display locations include the front door or wall

Wreaths have a strong connotation of warding off evil, so traditionally, they are hung on the outside of the front door.
It is believed to repel evil from outside and invite only good things into the home.
Of course, hanging it on a living room wall as interior decor is also lovely.

Display period: from the start of Advent until Christmas Day

Similar to swags, wreaths are generally displayed during the Advent period.
Since dried flowers don't wilt, you can display them early and enjoy the festive Christmas mood for a long time.

&YOUKAEN's recommended dried flower gifts

If you are considering dried flower decorations for Christmas, please consider &YOUKAEN's dried flower gifts!
We offer a wide variety of stylish and high-quality dried flower gifts crafted by skilled designers.

Sacred Swag "Natural White" generously using white floral materials

This is a swag with a sacred atmosphere, mainly using white dried flowers to evoke snow.
Centered around white wild flowers, eucalyptus, and prominent eucalyptus fruits "Bell Gum," it is richly decorated with various materials including small flowers.
White symbolizes "purity" and blends into a modern and stylish Christmas interior.

Dried Flower Bouquet "Natural White"

¥8,250-

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Large volume swag "Wildflower" using eucalyptus and real fruits

This is a large volume dried flower swag generously using shabby eucalyptus foliage and distinctive wild flower materials.
It is recommended for those who prefer a natural and rustic atmosphere and seek a floral interior with a strong presence.
Moreover, it can be enjoyed as a bouquet arranged in a vase, not just as a swag.

Dried Flower Swag "Wildflower"

¥12,100-

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"Hydrangea and Herb Wreath" with a Nordic image using herbs

For those looking for a wreath, we recommend this Nordic-inspired dried flower wreath, featuring fluffy hydrangeas and fragrant herbs.
Just by displaying it, your room will be filled with a stylish and warm Christmas atmosphere.
The herbs used change seasonally, but the charm is that you can enjoy their scent even as dried flowers.

Dried Flower Wreath "Hydrangea and Herb Wreath"

¥6,600-

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Summary

Dried flowers, with their unchanging beauty and warm texture, are the most suitable floral interior for Christmas.
Why not decorate your Christmas with dried flowers this winter, imbued with messages of "eternal love" and "blessings" in swags and wreaths, for a uniquely stylish celebration?
At &YOUKAEN, we offer high-quality dried flower gifts to make your Christmas warmer and more special.
Of course, they are also recommended as gifts for your loved ones.

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