| Decorating for the holidays can be a fun experience, | | | | Candleholders in a spiral, with greenery entwined |
| which allows your imagination to run wild. Many simple | | | | through them also make pretty holiday centerpieces. |
| and inexpensive Christmas centerpieces can be made, | | | | Again, caution must be taken to avoid the possibility |
| which add a touch of elegance to your home and | | | | of fire. If you have a larger table and need a larger |
| could be the start of a new family tradition. | | | | centerpiece for your Christmas dinner, consider using |
| A plate holding a bowl, usually at least eight inches in | | | | a large base, placing three or four small wreaths |
| diameter, filled with poinsettias can make a beautiful, | | | | around the outer edge. A tall pillar candle in the |
| yet simple Christmas themed centerpiece, but it's | | | | center of the arrangement with smaller candles |
| been noted that some small animals, with a penchant | | | | centered in the outer wreaths can make a gorgeous |
| for chewing on live flowers, may become ill from | | | | decoration. |
| eating this particular plant. As a result, its suggested | | | | One important safety item to remember is the |
| that you use artificial flowers instead, as they do not | | | | natural concave shape of the plate may make items |
| detract from their appearance and will last longer as | | | | on the outer edges, such as candles, lean towards |
| well. | | | | the center of the decoration. Either keep the candles |
| Another idea for a seasonal themed centerpiece is to | | | | inside the lip of the plate, or trim the bottom of the |
| use a small, six or eight-inch wreath laid flat on a | | | | candle so it stands straight. |
| appropriate size plate. It can be adorned with holly | | | | Saving your Christmas centerpieces for repeated use |
| berries, small flowers or whatever you choose. | | | | requires some thought as candles cannot be stored |
| Placing a red or green three-inch pillar candle in the | | | | where they may get hot and melt throughout the |
| center will add the perfect finishing touch. | | | | year, so keeping them in your attic may not be the |
| Think Of Candle Holders As Decorations | | | | best idea. In addition, sealing them in plastic can |
| Another idea for your Christmas centerpiece is to | | | | protect them from the natural deteriorating affects |
| use Advent candles and entwine garland or other | | | | of dust and dirt and can keep them in much better |
| floral arrangements around it. Caution should be taken | | | | condition than simply throwing them in a box. |
| if you plan to light the candles. Ensure that any | | | | There are plenty of great ideas for a Christmas |
| decorating material used is either non-flammable or | | | | centerpiece that will become a tradition for your |
| will not come into contact with flames. | | | | family. Let these ideas start you on your way. |