Decorating Xmas Trees With Cookies and Candy
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Decorating Christmas Trees with Cookies and Candy
Transforming your Christmas tree into a festive masterpiece is easy and fun when you use cookies and candy. Adding these sweet treats can make your tree feel personal and unique. Even an artificial tree can seem more inviting and authentic with the right edible ornaments. Slim wrapped candies, for example, look stunning on a slender Christmas tree.
Decorating with food is an age-old tradition, dating back to times before Christ. Food offerings were believed to please good spirits and ward off evil. The first Christmas tree decorations mimicked the shape of conifers, a tradition originating in Germany before the 16th century. Martin Luther introduced the idea of bringing a tree indoors and lighting it with candles, leading to the Christmas tradition we know today.
Traditional Food Decorations
Hanging pickles on the tree is a quirky German custom. Today, you can find pickle ornaments made of glass, complete with tiny Santa hats. Germanic and Slavic cultures also gave us the tradition of decorating trees with shortbread and gingerbread cookies. With various cookie cutter shapes available, like stockings, Santa, and stars, you can get creative and make your tree truly special. Heart-shaped cookies or a large angel cookie decorated with edible gold could serve as a unique tree topper.
Candy Decorations
Decorating with candy is just as exciting. Hang lollipops and foil-wrapped chocolates. Toffees in foil wrappers add elegance to a tall, slender tree. Candies can also be arranged into sunburst shapes or strung together to create a gleaming, delicious garland.
Styrofoam balls covered with pinned candies make for easy DIY decorations. You can follow Martha Stewart’s idea of using gumdrops or miniature marshmallows. Oranges studded with cloves, an age-old decoration, can also be adorned with candies to create unique ornaments.
Create a striking tree topper with peppermint candy canes, arranged around a Styrofoam ball. Similarly, gumdrops on toothpicks or lollipops can create a festive focal point.
Symbolic Candy Canes
Candy canes are more than just a sweet treat; they hold symbolic meaning. Invented in Indiana in the late 1800s, the white symbolizes Jesus' purity, with stripes representing his suffering and the Holy Trinity. Upright, it resembles a shepherd's staff; upside down, it forms the letter J for Jesus.
Popcorn and Berry Garlands
Popcorn is a versatile decoration. Classic popcorn garlands add charm, while popcorn balls, especially when dyed with food coloring, can look like snowballs. Berries like cranberries offer a festive splash of red, perfect for garlands?"just avoid using the inedible holly berries.
Sometimes, cereal companies offer seasonal colors, allowing you to craft colorful cereal shapes using recipes like Rice Krispies treats.
Unique Ideas
For a standout feature, try decorating your tree with homemade candy apples. Their shiny red color contrasts beautifully with a green or white tree. Accompany them with gold chocolate coins or foil-wrapped Santas. A spray of candy apples would also make a dazzling tree topper for a slim tree.
Finding Inspiration
The only limit is your imagination. If you need inspiration, Martha Stewart’s cookbooks are a great resource, or explore ideas online. Traditional Christmas tree sites also offer valuable insights into creative decorating.
With these tips, your tree is sure to shine with the warmth and sweetness of the season!
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