Growing up, tinsel Christmas decor was a big no-go in my family home. According to my mother, its shimmery, borderline tacky appearance reminded her too much of the garish Christmas displays that she encountered as a kid, and from then on, she swore she'd never decorate with tinsel.
I guess you could say I've been sheltered from this kitschy Christmas decor idea my entire life. But now that I have my own spaces to decorate, I've found myself drawn to this nostalgia, and yes, just a little bit tacky holiday decor, and at just the right time, too. Tinsel is gearing up to be one of the biggest Christmas trends of this holiday season, all thanks to our current appreciation for the decor of Christmases past.
