Christmas is a time to transform your home into the ultimate festive haven, where you can celebrate the season and create memories with your loved ones.
For the humble Christmas bauble, its potential as a statement decoration is often wasted, left to hang on a Christmas tree every year. But not this year. We’re inviting you to give your Christmas baubles a chance to shine as a cost-effective, sustainable way to bring festive cheer to your home.
Whether you’re reusing cherished Christmas decorations from years past or choosing beautiful, recycled baubles, you can create meaningful bauble displays that contribute to a thoughtful and eco-friendly Christmas that is sure to bring a little extra magic into your home.
Each bauble reminds us that the true spirit of the season lies in giving. This joy extends to those who benefit from the British Red Cross’s efforts, with every donation allowing us to support those in need throughout the year.
How to hang baubles from the ceiling
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There are many ways to create a beautiful hanging bauble display in your home that go beyond needing a Christmas tree to hang them from.
Imagine your ceiling as a floating wonderland that mirrors the effect of snowflakes falling from the sky.
All you’ll need is either clear fishing line wire or festive ribbon and some drawing pins or clear adhesive stickers to hang your baubles. Tie one end of the fishing wire or ribbon to the bauble and the other to the ceiling, suspending them at varying heights.
Whether above your dining table or in a hallway, this magical Christmas bauble display is a simple way to remember that these decorations are more than just ornaments – they represent a gesture of kindness, with every bauble helping to support people in crisis through our work at the British Red Cross.
How to hang baubles in the window
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Your windows are the eyes of your home and offer the world a sneak peek of your Christmas decorations from the outside. Tso transforming your windows into a festive focal point makes sense. One simple display idea is to thread your baubles onto a garland and drape it across the top of your window.
Alternatively, you can hang your Christmas baubles at different lengths using ribbon, allowing them to catch the light and sparkle like jewels. For a truly magical touch, another way to display your baubles is to pair them with twinkling fairy lights or a frosted window spray to brighten up even the darkest of winter days.
As your windows sparkle with Christmas magic, they’ll remind you of the joy you’re sharing with those in need. When you choose British Red Cross baubles, you’re not just decorating your home – you’re helping people experiencing loneliness, displacement, or hardship. Each bauble becomes a beacon of hope for someone in need this Christmas.
How to hang baubles on a Christmas tree in new and unusual ways
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Of course, the Christmas tree often serves as the quintessential home for hanging your baubles, but we understand that not everyone will have a tree or may prefer different festive traditions.
For those who do have a tree, there are ways to think outside the box. Instead of hanging your baubles evenly across your Christmas tree, try clustering them in groups of bold colours for a statement look.
If you’d prefer a more minimalist tree, hang a few oversized baubles that draw the eye or mix in baubles of unusual shapes and designs for a more eclectic look that also complements your overall Christmas tree theme.
The possibilities are endless.
As you hang each Christmas bauble, take a moment to reflect on how every British Red Cross bauble does more than just brighten your home. They embody the true spirit of Christmas – giving to and helping those who need it most during the festive season.
Christmas bauble ideas to transform your dining table
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Your dining table is the heart of Christmas Day and the place where fond memories are made. So why not make it the centrepiece of your festive décor with a display of Christmas baubles?
An easy way to do this is by filling glass bowls or vases with baubles of different sizes, colours, and textures. To give your bauble table decoration a more rustic look, add pinecones, sprigs of holly, or a scattering of cranberries for a natural, earthy feel.
By using some of our baubles designed by refugees in your table décor, you can turn each meal into a chance to give back. These charity Christmas decorations serve as more than just beautiful accents, they help fund vital services for people in need. Each bauble on your table supports the British Red Cross’s mission to bring hope to those in crisis.
A modern take on traditional Christmas wreaths
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Wreaths are a timeless Christmas decoration and can even be a space-saving, modern alternative to the traditional Christmas tree. But have you ever thought about hanging a wreath decoration made entirely of baubles? It’s surprisingly easy to make and can add a splash of seasonal colour and shine to any front door or wall.
Start with a wire frame and simply layer baubles of different sizes and colours, securing them with hot glue or by threading them onto the frame. For a lush, full look, fill in any noticeable gaps with smaller Christmas decorations, baubles, ornaments or greenery.
All that’s left to do is decide where you’re going to hang your bauble wreath decoration. Whether on your front door or inside your home, your wreath will be a symbol of generosity and compassion. It can also be a reminder that you are helping the British Red Cross continue to support people facing hardship, conflict, or loneliness.
An alternative Christmas tree idea
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If you feel your baubles may get lost amongst a crowd of Christmas tree decorations, maybe they would fare better on a mini tree or twig display. Whether in a vase sitting on your windowsill, above the Christmas cards on a sideboard or side table, you can show off your favourite Christmas baubles and add some festive decoration to a plain wall.
Weave some fairy lights around the branches for extra sparkle and to remember that every bauble purchased from the British Red Cross supports those in need. Together we can represent the spirit of Christmas and spread kindness to the most vulnerable this holiday season.
Spread the joy with meaningful bauble displays
Christmas is about more than just aesthetics; it’s about sharing joy and goodwill with others. Our British Red Cross baubles, which have been designed by refugees, can act as a reminder that your home’s festive décor is matched by the generosity you’re spreading to those who need it most.
Whether you’re hanging meaningful baubles that remind you of loved ones, crafting a unique wreath, or simply adding a fresh twist to a Christmas tree by pairing new decorations with the ones you reuse year after year, know that every bauble is making a difference.
By supporting the British Red Cross with a donation like our Kindness Gifted cards, you’re helping people in crisis, offering comfort, and bringing hope in dark times. Your festive décor is a testament to the power of giving this Christmas.
The profits from every purchase of our charity baubles and Christmas decorations go directly toward helping those who are experiencing conflict, loneliness, or hardship at this time of year. This Christmas, your decorations won’t just light up your home – they will bring light to people who need it most.
Christmas shopping with the Red Cross
From unique presents made with love, to handmade Christmas baubles and meaningful Christmas cards, you can find everything you need for a magical Christmas at the British Red Cross online charity shop.
- Explore all Christmas decorations
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- Find meaningful gifts
- Kindness gifted: Christmas gift donations