The Dramatic Trend To Try In 2025 That Gives Christmas A Gothic Twist

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It seems as if every Christmas there is a new decorating trend to light up our holiday. This year don't be surprised to see the celestial-inspired whimsigoth trend coming into living rooms across the country. Not sure what whimsigoth is? Here is a breakdown of this décor style. Celestial ornaments and accouterments are common holiday decorations, with stars often topping the trees. But the whimsigoth trend adds to the unique color schemes people are introducing to their Christmas vibes in 2025. Keep in mind that celestial décor isn't new; it's a fad that seems to come back from time-to-time. Think 90s deep-blue art featuring the sun, moon, and stars, which are still popular with whimsigoth thrifters. And while you don't need the original items from that era, you can use them for inspiration when adapting the whimsigoth trend into your holiday decorating theme.

Along with celestial artifacts, color matters when going for more of a goth look, but that doesn't mean you need to put up a black Christmas tree. There are plenty of non-traditional colors becoming popular this Christmas season that fit the dark sky vibe of whimsigoth moons and stars. Traditional Christmas metallics, like gold and silver, blend well with the deep shades of blue that you might picture when you think of the twinkling heavenly body. 

While blue hues elicit thoughts of the sky — day or night — it's not the only color you can incorporate into your Christmas whimsigoth décor. Deep jewel tones, a bit darker than the reds and greens we typically see at Christmas, work well. Purple would also compliment the gold and silver of the sun, moon, and stars in whimsical décor, reminding us of our favorite jewelry. If you want to dive deeper into the gothic vibe, you can invest in a black Christmas tree, which will make an excellent backdrop for the jewel and metal tones of your ornaments. This isn't just a theme for the holidays – Jewel tones are a stylish way to decorate, even in small spaces.

As previously mentioned, sun, moon, and star ornaments are a must to achieve that celestial feel this Christmas. From simple stars and moon ornaments to more elaborate bulbs in blues and golds, the holiday décor available this year definitely leans into whimsigoth. In lieu of a typical Christmas wreath, consider something more celestial like this gold star wreath with a red ribbon from Amazon. Even celestial tree skirts are popular. So, now is the time to embrace the night sky and whimsically celebrate the holiday.