It's Christmassssss! Let the process of covering the entire house in red and green begin. Bring out those beloved burgundy and emerald tablecloths, decorations, and ceramics in preparation for the big meal. Unless…? Something a little more unexpected this year, anyone?
Some color combinations are synonymous with the festive season, and for good reason. Greens have been used throughout history in the darker months. The Ancient Romans, Celts, and Norse people brought evergreen plants inside during winter festivals to symbolize life, while holly, with its blood-red berries, became a winter symbol in medieval Christianity. The Victorians moved green and red into mass Christmas culture with printed cards and decorations, then, of course, modern-day Santa Claus — and Coca-Cola — came along, and the palette was cemented into the festive psyche.
