Colorful lights, the smell of baked cookies, Santa Claus - we associate all these things with Christmas. Santa Claus, the Christmas tree and decorations usually shine in green and red.
But why is that actually the case? We have investigated for you and explain why the color red is the epitome of Christmas.
The best time of the year
For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. This contemplative time is usually spent with family and loved ones, topped off with a nice meal and lots of presents. Decorating your home in the colors green and red goes back a long way.
St. Nicholas
Believe it or not, St. Nicholas really did exist. St. Nicholas, whom we know as a chubby, elderly gentleman with a big beard, lived in the fourth century under the name Bishop Nicholas of Myra. Stories tell us that he distributed his wealth to the poor and gave them small gifts. This Santa Claus used to wear a green, blue or yellow robe, but it was Coca Cola that gave him his typical appearance.
Coca Cola & Christmas
To create a particularly memorable character for its advertising campaigns, Coca Cola commissioned the cartoonist Haddon Sundblom. He created an older man with a full beard and red clothing, as we all know him today. This image has ensured that we still associate Christmas with green decorated Christmas trees and Santa Claus in a red coat.
Color effect red & green
There is certainly a new trend color every Christmas, but the classic Christmas colors red, green & gold will always remain current.
- The color red is strong and bright and is considered the main color at Christmas time. It stands for the color of life, blood and the bishop's cloak.
- Green, on the other hand, stands for freshness and is reminiscent of the lush fir branches of the Christmas tree
- A gold tone is usually used as an accent color, which stands for the festivity and the glow of the lights
Color symbolism at Christmas
As already described in the blog post about rose colors and their meaning, red stands for love, affection, friends and warmth. With red roses, you symbolize a deep bond and show the people you love how much they mean to you. It is not without reason that our Infinity arrangements in red are among our absolute bestsellers. You can choose from different rose variations: from the classic flower box to the rose in a glass or stem rose - there is something for everyone.
We now also offer the Flowerbox Medium Mix in various colors. Our Red Mix is guaranteed to bring Christmas cheer to your home or ensure that the recipient can enjoy their beautiful roses for a long time to come.
If you don't want to go on the offensive straight away and want to opt for a more restrained yet stylish shade, choose the Pure White color. The white rose stands for purity, elegance and light and is particularly suitable as a gift idea or decorative object at Christmas time.
We hope that you are now a little clearer about the symbolism and origin of the color red at Christmas. If you're still looking for a beautiful floral gift in the Christmas colors, then you've come to the right place. Visit our online store now and choose your favorite Infinity product.