Best way to establish a vintage, classic Christmas atmosphere?

[tinkerbell2]

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We don't have a real fireplace.
Our fireplace during the day last Christmas



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With the lights on..

[ornamentmaven]

My fireplace is a favorite part of my home even though I don't use it much

[*Snowflake*]

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We don't have a real fireplace.
Our fireplace during the day last Christmas



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With the lights on..

it's beautiful

[michelmas]

The question regarding a classic, cozy, vintage Christmas atmosphere: Whatever type of Christmas you are striving for, i.e. Currier and Ives, Victorian, childhood memories, etc., would include sights, smells and sound. For me the sight part would be a Christmas tree with lots of ornaments, garland with pine cones and red gingham bows and snow (something, however, I have no control over). For the smell part I put drops of pine oil on light bulbs for a pine scent because our Christmas tree is artificial and lighted spice scented candles. For the sound element, I like quiet while reading an advent devotional as well soft Christmas music. Although I am not much into Christmas baking anymore I think decorated Christmas cookies and gingerbread people would add a nice touch to a classic, cozy Christmas.

[ornamentmaven]

The question regarding a classic, cozy, vintage Christmas atmosphere: Whatever type of Christmas you are striving for, i.e. Currier and Ives, Victorian, childhood memories, etc., would include sights, smells and sound. For me the sight part would be a Christmas tree with lots of ornaments, garland with pine cones and red gingham bows and snow (something, however, I have no control over). For the smell part I put drops of pine oil on light bulbs for a pine scent because our Christmas tree is artificial and lighted spice scented candles. For the sound element, I like quiet while reading an advent devotional as well soft Christmas music. Although I am not much into Christmas baking anymore I think decorated Christmas cookies and gingerbread people would add a nice touch to a classic, cozy Christmas.

That sounds great!