And after adjusting some Christmas traditions over the past few years, we’ve found that the pandemic didn’t just change the way we celebrate the holidays, it also changed the way we decorate for them. Many people are skipping the traditional red and green decor for playful, nontraditional accents. Others are embracing the nostalgia of the season, decorating with vintage Christmas decorations and retro-inspired accents. With so many possibilities, we’re more excited than ever to bust out the ornaments and start wrapping gifts. We’ve rounded up the most popular holiday ideas from Pinterest, Instagram, Etsy, Google, and the editors of Better Homes & Gardens to bring you the top Christmas trends of 2022. Plus, we’ll show you how to blend these ideas with the classic decorations you already have, so you can save your holiday budget for thoughtful gifts for friends and family. “As Pinners prepare for the new year and form their resolutions, we are seeing rising interest in the ‘slow life,’” says Jeremy Jankowski, lifestyle expert at Pinterest. “Slow life is all about doing things at the right speed. This movement focuses on doing things better, but not faster—doing less and spending time on the things that matter most to you.” Searches that support the comfy at-home aesthetic have tripled since last year: Pins with a soft, cozy aesthetic are up 14 times compared to this time last year. So grab your softest blankets (like this Better Homes & Gardens Chenille Throw, $17, Walmart), queue up classic Christmas music, and spend the season celebrating at home. You can find modern versions of these retro holiday items in just about every decor aisle this year, but Dayna Isom Johnson recommends stopping by your local vintage or thrift stores first. “When buying vintage, shoppers are not only getting something uniquely special but also shopping sustainably by breathing new life into an existing item,” she says.
