Decorative Themes for Christmas Trees: From Movies to Superheroes

For some, each year's Christmas tree is a collage of assorted collected ornaments, amassed over a period of many years. The only thing they have in common is that they all have a meaning behind their creation or purchase.

For others, each year's Christmas tree is an expression of creativity: each year an attempt to exceed the creative wonder of the last. Within that quest, there may be a desire to create a 'theme' for each year's tree. Annual Christmas tree festivals are a tremendous source of inspiration, and generally are a fund-raising event for charity, which makes attending them not only a great idea for inspiration, but also a great way to get into the spirit of the season by giving to others.

Ideas for Themes

A few theme ideas are listed below not just for the tree, but for other holiday decorating as well. The best tip for a successful theme-decorating venture is to plan it out ahead of time. Put it all in writing, and list all of the areas that will need to be decorated within the theme. Will it just be indoors, or will you decorate the outdoors with your theme? Will you only decorate your tree within the theme, or will the entire room or home be decorated within it? Making a list to keep with you will help you more efficiently accomplish your decorating goals.

The ideas below are not all-inclusive, but rather, are a sampling to get your started on your own creative journey to having a theme Christmas tree.

Finding Theme Items

A few great ways to find accessories for your theme decorating are to plan ahead and shop sales such as after-Halloween and Black Friday. Halloween suppliers, yard sales, second-hand stores, flea markets, craft stores, miniatures stores, and online stores are also all great sources of theme items. Party suppliers are another great place to check for theme items. One good online party supply store to try is Oriental Trading. Fast food places often offer small toys in their meals for children that may work with your theme.

Movie Theme: Pirates of the Caribbean

One popular idea is to decorate a tree based upon a popular movie of the year. Pirates of the Caribbean is one movie that could be used as your theme.