Anticipation is considered the greatest joy. According to psychologists, it motivates and encourages us because we always keep in mind the upcoming event and work for it. For many at Christmas, in addition to the Advent calendar, biscuits and crafts, atmospheric light is part of the expectation – at least because it gets dark outside too soon.
But this year something like this happened because of the power outage. Should we abandon our fairy lights altogether and use candles instead? Many choose to compromise and install the lights, but don’t leave them on for long. For example, using a timer. But these lights don’t need a lot of electricity either. A comparison between conventional lights and LED lights shows that the latter can save quite a bit.
That’s why LED Christmas lights can be installed with peace of mind, whether indoors or out. The range of different products for the living room is already quite extensive – from light curtains to stars on the windows to compact ready-to-use Christmas trees. But pay attention to the temperature of the light when buying: reddish yellow light (also known as warm white) creates a warm, cozy atmosphere. Cold white is bluish and, accordingly, looks cold.
Homemade Christmas decorations
Thanks to the decorations, there will be a festivity at home, too. Why not buy scissors, glue and paper this year and design the living room decoration yourself? Being creative and doing things on your own – it allows you to enjoy life and is good for our soul. According to research, it relaxes us and makes us happy. Among other things, it’s about concentrating on the creative task so that negative emotions don’t take up space in our head. Valuable time for ourselves. Or the whole family.
This way festive light can also be brought into the living room. For example, to decorate the teacup, all you need is some paper, spray paint and stickers – decorating the festive table is done in four steps. The evergreen in the craft box is Fimo modeling clay (also known as plasticine) that has been used for generations to shape all kinds of things. For example, modeling snow-white stars that look great on the Christmas tree and in the window and shine especially beautifully by candlelight is child’s play.
creative gifts
Children can also create individual gifts for gods, deities, and grandparents. In the box below you can see how Fimo can be used to make beautiful decorations for peelers. Crafting with ironing beads has also been popular for decades. For example, funny animal coasters can be made for glasses or cups. If you still don’t have a bright idea: Here you will find plenty of inspiration and the material you need in no time.