It's tempting to skip the traditions and pageantry this year. You may think it's too strange a time to be festive.

But keeping traditions alive and creating a home that embraces nostalgia and warmth may just be the perfect way to end the year.

These home decoration tips might just do the trick to create a happier place this Christmas.

1. Bring back the hygge

Denmark's lifestyle philosophy has taken the world by storm. Over the years, hygge has been packaged and repackaged by so many businesses.

But more than just swapping clunky home accessories for simpler, cleaner ones, hygge is a mentality.

As we enter winter, here's how you can embrace the hygge.

Take the outdoors to the indoors: Nature is an essential part of this Danish philosophy. So think of adding winter-friendly plants to your home. Make it part of your holiday decorations.

In case you're not in the loop of quaranthings that have gained popularity this pandemic, growing indoor plants have become one of the most quintessential activities this year.

Read: Boost Your Mood With These Houseplants

Don't overdo work: For most of us working from home, we've arrived at the point where work is at it again. But hygge is all about work-life balance. That means switching off your work mind when the work hours are done.

Have a reading nook: for those who need to finish their Good Reads 2020 challenge, a reading nook will make all the difference. Find a spot that gives you ample light like a window seat (surrounded by plants) or a corner near the fire.

2. Put up your Christmas tree

Psychologists have backed up what we all already know and feel. Decorating our home and putting up the Christmas tree improves our mood and gives off happy hormones to our body.

3. Accessorise for winter

For a really cosy holiday experience, deck the halls with festive decor. Dress up your fireplace, change your doormat, and add a wreath.

Make it tasteful with a dash of traditional Christmas colours, red and green. Bring nostalgia in by having wooden toys displayed in your living room.

You can even bring the Christmas cheer to your bedroom by changing the beddings and pillow covers with beautiful themed materials.

4. The Scent of Christmas

Scents play a vital role in our overall mood. It can evoke memories, help us concentrate, heighten our focus, and induce relaxation.

That said, making our home smell like Christmas is a sensory treat that will surely give you holiday cheer.

Fill your home with the seasonal scents of cinnamon, pine trees, oranges, frankincense, and rich wood.

You can achieve this by actually bringing oranges and cinnamon in as decorations to your tables.

But you can also use candles, diffusers, misters and essential oils.

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