For a few years, Christmas – arguably the most charming holiday of them all – got swept up in the beige-ification of the modern home. I’m not anti-monochrome, but when every festive scene gets scrubbed of color in favor of matte black, cream, and the occasional mercy-glint of gold, something gets lost. Namely: joy.
Anthropologie’s 2025 holiday collection brings it all back – not just the red and green, but good old-fashioned, Kris Kringle-coded kitsch. It harks back to an era when Christmas decorating ideas were DIYed with Elmer’s glue, popsicle sticks, and glitter; when a corny beach Santa from a Fort Lauderdale family vacation wasn’t just acceptable – it was cherished. A pre-socials time with wide-eyed, anything-goes energy we haven’t seen since the ’90s.
Now, the wonderment returns in the Christmas trends of 2025 – still charming, but decidedly chicer. Anticipate holiday ornaments with actual personality: a pickleball paddle, a glitter-dipped matchbox, a knit bunny mid-golf swing – even a lineup of CZ-covered carbohydrates, courtesy of BaubleBar. The drop is nostalgic and playful, anchored by elegant pearl-strand garlands and the return of Anthropologie’s cult-favorite faux spruce trees – which, somehow, sell out every year.
It might only be August, but the festive spirit is already here. And if my sixth sense is correct, this early Anthropologie holiday collection won’t stay stocked for long. Here's everything I’m eyeing to bring back the magic, the charm, and just a little bit of chaos. Because it’s Christmas. Let’s have fun again.
Between the golden chains and swooping strands of shimmering faux pearls, your Christmas tree might end up better dressed than you are. The draped silhouette brings drama without overpowering the scene – leaving plenty of space for your most beloved ornaments to shine.
Paper mache has had a firm hold on the interiors world for years now, thanks to its hand-hewn, wonderfully imperfect texture. But while it’s usually reserved for plain white vases and lamps, these petite bell ornaments break the mold – painted in chartreuse and purple, a kitschy color pairing I didn’t know I needed.
Like sports? Chances are your game of choice has been reimagined in felt and assigned to a very athletic bunny. From basketball to bobsledding, this charming ornament series lets everyone in the household rep their passion – and makes for an excellent conversation starter when the extended family stops by.
You might recall Anthropologie’s oversized bow tree-topper from last year – I certainly do, if only because I write about these things and tracked its sellout status in real time. Thankfully, it’s back for 2025, now reimagined in a charming gingham fabrication available in blue, red, and ochre.
Pearls, meet pear – a velvet one, no less, rendered in the dreamiest peach tone. This expensive-looking Christmas ornament is part of a whole jeweled fruit series that includes other blinged-out produce, like cherries and pomegranates. Glam, cheeky, and kind of irresistible.
Most of us didn’t grow up with Christmas lights quite this impressive – and yet, these feel oddly familiar. A twist on the classic Moravian star, this glowing constellation of lights casts a nostalgic glow across mantels, stair railings, and yes, even the tree.
Scrappy in all the right ways, this wool wreath is made of cascading bits of fabric that read like festive shearling. Tied with a cherry-red bow, it has that lovingly homespun look – the kind of Christmas wreath idea you could DIY, but probably shouldn’t. It’s charming, imperfect, and right at home for the holidays.
The bow trend may have hit its cultural peak as holiday decor last year, but trust me – they’re going absolutely bow-where for 2025. This multicolor clip set feels freshly aligned to this kitschy look we’re revisiting, though you can also grab it in black and white, red, or pink for a more pulled-together take.
Even if you don’t make it to the ballet this year, this ornament brings the drama home. A sinuous swan rendered in bold stitching and hand-dotted faux pearls, it’s unapologetically on the nose and yet somehow not expected. Grade-A example of doing kitsch with grace.
Did I not say we would keep it kitschy? We all grew up with tinsel in slightly questionable shades draped across the tree – but this royal purple and burgundy number, strung into garland and decked out with shiny matching florals, feels like a fabulous revival.
Standing just two feet tall – roughly the size of a statement table lamp – this so-called decorator’s tree is small enough to go anywhere, but big enough to still make an impact. Pre-lit for ease, think Christmas mantel or Christmas dining room centerpiece, even perched solo on a plinth.
’Tis the season for maximalist moments, and these candy-colored stockings deliver. Trimmed in flouncy ruffles and available in punchy hues like pink, they’re made to be hung en masse. Sure to catch the eye from across the room – and maybe score you an extra gift or two.
No mantel hooks, no problem. This gold-finished dachshund is here to play Santa’s helper, offering not one but two spots for hanging stockings. And if you're wondering where to hang stockings without a mantel, simply move your new friend to the bookshelf. Problem solved.
Maybe I’m biased – I am an uptown girl, after all – but this Upper East Side matchbook ornament (part of Anthropologie’s collab with Furbish Studio) is simply too clever to pass up. True to Furbish’s signature irreverence, it brings a wink of wit to your tree.
When it comes to artificial Christmas trees, this one is the gold standard. I saw it up close at Anthropologie’s Holiday House last season, and let me tell you – it stole the show. Pre-lit and twinkling with a warm, cinematic glow, its full silhouette (available up to 9.5 feet) feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. It’s an investment that pays for itself after a few years.
A little birdie told me Shea McGee’s holiday 2025 collection is dropping soon too – and I may or may not have already seen, touched, and experienced the entire thing myself. Based on what I spotted, here are the Christmas trends I’m predicting will be everywhere next season from my preview.
