Hark, the herald angels sing – Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes the inevitable deluge of festive décor. Yet, as any discerning decorator knows, one must separate the wheat from the chaff and apply a suitably selective eye to the season’s offerings, allowing only the truly tasteful to cross the threshold.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll glide past the glittering, over-spangled aisles in favour of pieces that whisper rather than shout – those timeless decorations that bring quiet luxury Christmas elegance rather than chaos.
That said, every so often, something truly special catches my eye. This year, it’s the return of a nostalgic favorite: the Christmas tree swag. I’ve seen many this season – The White Company has a beautiful version, and MacKenzie-Childs has an equally charming one – but the real gem is from Marks & Spencer: the M&S Orange, Cinnamon, and Berry Swag, priced at a very reasonable £29. Old-English Christmas charm at a fraction of the cost?
I’ll take two – and perhaps a bag of Percy Pigs for good measure. Get it now, take heed, and thank me later.
A Christmas classic. The design features green foliage mixed with orange slices and red berries. It comes complete with a red velvet bow. A hanging loop on the back allows for easy display.
When it comes to tasteful Christmas wall decor, it's always best to look back to time-honoured Christmas traditions.
Christmas swags in the UK are a cherished tradition with roots stretching back to Victorian England, when handcrafted greenery and ribbons adorned homes in celebration of the season.
Drawing on centuries-old customs of using holly, ivy, and evergreens to symbolise life, protection, and the turning of the year, swags reflect a uniquely English blend of natural beauty, craftsmanship, and understated festivity. Hung over doors, mantels, or windows, they evoke the warmth and charm of historic English homes, carrying forward a sense of seasonal heritage that is both timeless and distinctly local.
Other Beautiful Christmas Swags
If you want a simple, classic swag that will last year after year, that you can adorn with real berries, cinnamon, and orange from home each year, then this one, at a price that made us look twice, needs to be in your basket, right now.
The perfect Christmas decoration indoors or out. This is a Scandi inspired festive foliage fresh wreath, so do bare in mind this might be the one for you in faux foliage makes you squirm. Its a beautiful thing.
A traditional, decorative piece, another great alternative to a wreath. It features faux greenery including fir branches, bells, and pinecones and is detailed with a large, black-velvet ribbon
Christmas decor trends tend to have more staying power than other interior trends. With that in mind, there's little risk of it falling flatly out of fashion in a few years. Swags are rooted in centuries-old winter greenery traditions, so if you like the thought of adding a seasonal staple to your existing Christmas decor ideas, go for one of these, or of course, make your own.
