The season of Advent is marked by a variety of traditions, with the consistently charming Advent Calendar proving popular with families around the country, year-in-year-out. The onset of Advent is a time of joy and excitement – especially for younger family members – as the countdown to Christmas gets underway, children look forward to the school holidays and the carol singers herald the Nativity.
One of the most beautifully traditional and natural ways to adorn your home in the season to be jolly is through delightful ‘Christmas Star’ plants, more commonly known as poinsettias, which are now available in a wide array of colours, shapes and sizes to suit any kind of festive décor.
As a fun project to get you in the Christmas spirit, this crafted Advent calendar in gold and cream looks very luxurious. The gifts are contained in 24 festively wrapped, numbered parcels, arranged in a square. Stylish wrapping paper and ribbons, pine branches and cut cream-coloured poinsettias in flower tubes filled with water make the arrangement an elegant focal point in the run-up to Christmas. To keep the poinsettias fresher for longer, immediately after cutting, dip the stems first into hot water (around 60°C) for a few seconds, then straight into cold water. Tip: If you secure the presents to a panel, you can also hang up your Advent calendar.