Colorful lights, the smell of baked cookies, Santa Claus – we associate all these things with Christmas. Usually, Santa Claus, the Christmas tree & decorations shine in green & red.
But why is that actually the case? We've investigated for you and explain why the color red is the epitome of Christmas.
The most wonderful time of the year
For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Usually, this contemplative time is spent with family and loved ones, crowned with a nice meal and many gifts. Decorating your house in the colors green & red goes back to a long tradition.
Saint Nicholas
Believe it or not – Nicholas really existed. The Nicholas we know as a chubby, older man with a beard lived in the fourth century under the name Bishop Nicholas of Myra. According to stories, he distributed his fortune to the poor and gave them small gifts. Although this Santa Claus used to wear a green, blue, or yellow robe, he only got his typical appearance through Coca Cola.
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 with a red coat.
Color effect Red & Green
There is certainly a new trendy color every Christmas, but the classic Christmas colors red, green & gold will always remain relevant.
- The color red is strong and bright and is considered the main color during the Christmas season. It stands for the color of life, blood, and the bishop's robe.
- Green, on the other hand, stands for freshness and is meant to evoke the lush fir branches of the Christmas tree.
- A gold tone is often used as an accent color, representing festivity and the glow of lights.
Color Symbolism at Christmas
As already described in the blog post about the rose colors and their meaning, red stands for love, affection, friendship & warmth. With red roses, you symbolize deep connection and show the people you love how much they mean to you. It's not without reason that our Infinity Arrangements in red are among our absolute bestsellers. You can choose from different rose variations: from the classic Flowerbox to the Rose in Glass or even a Stem Rose – there is something for everyone.
We have recently started offering the Flowerbox Medium Mix in various colors. With our Red Mix, you are guaranteed to bring a Christmas atmosphere into your home, or you can ensure that the recipient can enjoy their beautiful roses for a long time.
If you don't want to go straight on the offensive and would prefer to choose a more restrained but still stylish color, choose the color Pure White. The white rose stands for purity, elegance & light and is particularly suitable as a gift idea or decorative object, especially during the Christmas season.
We hope that you now have a clearer understanding of the symbolism and origin of the color red at Christmas. If you are still looking for a beautiful floral gift in Christmas colors, then you have come to the right place. Visit our online shop now and choose your favorite infinity product.